Been a minute, here are couple articles I wrote over the last couple weeks.
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Why Republicans Should Support the No Kings Movement
The thing about American Democracy that I think has gotten lost a little bit over the last 30 years, is that it works because it doesn’t…
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October 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Been a minute, here are couple articles I wrote over the last couple weeks.
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Damn Fine Story By Chuck Wendig 4 out of 5 stars
A look at constructing stories, with most examples being from Star Wars, Die Hard, and Princess Bride. Throw in weird non-sequiturs, and some swearing, and you have a book that really spoke to me.
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A look at constructing stories, with most examples being from Star Wars, Die Hard, and Princess Bride. Throw in weird non-sequiturs, and some swearing, and you have a book that really spoke to me.
#shortreviews
April 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Damn Fine Story By Chuck Wendig 4 out of 5 stars
A look at constructing stories, with most examples being from Star Wars, Die Hard, and Princess Bride. Throw in weird non-sequiturs, and some swearing, and you have a book that really spoke to me.
#shortreviews
A look at constructing stories, with most examples being from Star Wars, Die Hard, and Princess Bride. Throw in weird non-sequiturs, and some swearing, and you have a book that really spoke to me.
#shortreviews
Old Man’s War by John Scalzi – 4.5 out of 5 stars
I usually like my plots to be a bit tighter, but an interesting premise, great writing, and main character I enjoyed hanging out with make up for any disappointment with the slightly unfocused story.
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I usually like my plots to be a bit tighter, but an interesting premise, great writing, and main character I enjoyed hanging out with make up for any disappointment with the slightly unfocused story.
#shortreviews
April 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Old Man’s War by John Scalzi – 4.5 out of 5 stars
I usually like my plots to be a bit tighter, but an interesting premise, great writing, and main character I enjoyed hanging out with make up for any disappointment with the slightly unfocused story.
#shortreviews
I usually like my plots to be a bit tighter, but an interesting premise, great writing, and main character I enjoyed hanging out with make up for any disappointment with the slightly unfocused story.
#shortreviews
Just in time for Easter, for today's #fridayfunny, Sam Kinison ponders the question, what if Jesus was married and had to explain his resurrection to his wife.
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Sam Kinison - If Jesus Had A Wife - Insanely Funny!!!
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April 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Just in time for Easter, for today's #fridayfunny, Sam Kinison ponders the question, what if Jesus was married and had to explain his resurrection to his wife.
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I have never wanted to see a remake of Princess Bride before. Now I do, just so @markhamillofficial.bsky.social can play Peter Falk's character.
Your world will get bigger and brighter. THE LIFE OF CHUCK. From the hearts and souls of Mike Flanagan and Stephen King. In Select Cities 6.6, Everywhere 6.13 #ThanksChuck #HowDoYouDescribeTheIndescribable?
April 16, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I have never wanted to see a remake of Princess Bride before. Now I do, just so @markhamillofficial.bsky.social can play Peter Falk's character.
For #covertuesday a song I have been into lately, which I am sure doesn't have anything to do with the nonsense in Washington, with brass instruments thrown in for fun.
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Brass Against - Killing in the Name (Rage Against the Machine Cover) Ft. Sophia Urista
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April 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
For #covertuesday a song I have been into lately, which I am sure doesn't have anything to do with the nonsense in Washington, with brass instruments thrown in for fun.
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Is it just me or is the start of the song Highwayman by the Highwaymen, a close cousin to Cowboys from Hell by Pantera?
April 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Is it just me or is the start of the song Highwayman by the Highwaymen, a close cousin to Cowboys from Hell by Pantera?
Story by Robert Mckee 4 out of 5 stars
I didn’t listen to this one with aspirations of being a screenwriter, but more from a more general perspective. You can see why McKee is so well thought of and it’s worth the listen for anybody that works in multi-act writing.
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#bookreview
I didn’t listen to this one with aspirations of being a screenwriter, but more from a more general perspective. You can see why McKee is so well thought of and it’s worth the listen for anybody that works in multi-act writing.
#shortreviews
#bookreview
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Story by Robert Mckee 4 out of 5 stars
I didn’t listen to this one with aspirations of being a screenwriter, but more from a more general perspective. You can see why McKee is so well thought of and it’s worth the listen for anybody that works in multi-act writing.
#shortreviews
#bookreview
I didn’t listen to this one with aspirations of being a screenwriter, but more from a more general perspective. You can see why McKee is so well thought of and it’s worth the listen for anybody that works in multi-act writing.
#shortreviews
#bookreview
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman – 4.5 out of 5 stars
An everyman hero, a talking cat, swarmy computers, and all kinds of monsters to fight, what’s not to love?
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An everyman hero, a talking cat, swarmy computers, and all kinds of monsters to fight, what’s not to love?
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#Bookreview
April 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman – 4.5 out of 5 stars
An everyman hero, a talking cat, swarmy computers, and all kinds of monsters to fight, what’s not to love?
#shortreviews
#Bookreview
An everyman hero, a talking cat, swarmy computers, and all kinds of monsters to fight, what’s not to love?
#shortreviews
#Bookreview
For #covertuesday, my favorite band in the world, covering a song my second favorite band in the world never got to perform live.
#Pearljam
#Ledzeppelin
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#Pearljam
#Ledzeppelin
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Pearl Jam and Robert Plant - Fool in the Rain - improved aud
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April 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
For #covertuesday, my favorite band in the world, covering a song my second favorite band in the world never got to perform live.
#Pearljam
#Ledzeppelin
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqJJ...
#Pearljam
#Ledzeppelin
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I forgot my phone this morning, and had to listen to, gasp, the radio. It is the stone age over here.
April 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I forgot my phone this morning, and had to listen to, gasp, the radio. It is the stone age over here.
The problem with the blazers is that they are the best of the bad teams. On a positive, they are close to being the worst of the mediocre teams. #goblazers
April 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The problem with the blazers is that they are the best of the bad teams. On a positive, they are close to being the worst of the mediocre teams. #goblazers
About 4 episodes into the new season of #Reacher, and I am struck how much they are leaning into him being a murder hobo. I got to say I am here for it
April 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
About 4 episodes into the new season of #Reacher, and I am struck how much they are leaning into him being a murder hobo. I got to say I am here for it
RIP Val, Madmartigan and his version of Doc Holliday are two of my absolute favorite movie characters of all time. And if you're looking for a lesser-known Kilmer gem, may I recommend Spartan.
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Doc Holliday Walk Over Grave
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April 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
RIP Val, Madmartigan and his version of Doc Holliday are two of my absolute favorite movie characters of all time. And if you're looking for a lesser-known Kilmer gem, may I recommend Spartan.
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#covertuesday If you've never seen Eagles of Death Metal live, you oughta, they put on a fun show. Anyway here they are with their version of stuck in the middle.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#covertuesday If you've never seen Eagles of Death Metal live, you oughta, they put on a fun show. Anyway here they are with their version of stuck in the middle.
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Reading @kevinhearne.bsky.social book Candle & Crow and just got to the part where Roxanne has her first date, and I can't help but think how down I would be for a romantic comedy about a retired goddess of death's search for love.
March 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Reading @kevinhearne.bsky.social book Candle & Crow and just got to the part where Roxanne has her first date, and I can't help but think how down I would be for a romantic comedy about a retired goddess of death's search for love.
March 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I woke up with a Christmas song in my head. I will avoid the war crime of it getting stuck in your head, and not tell you which one.
March 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I woke up with a Christmas song in my head. I will avoid the war crime of it getting stuck in your head, and not tell you which one.
Here's a little ditty I wrote, not about Jack and Diane, but maybe for Jack and Diane. It's about how harmful it is to tie our identities to who we vote for.
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I’ll Show You Mine: Ideology Goulash
I saw a post on Blue Sky the other day where Congressman Jared Golden of Maine suggested that if we wanted an “economy that prioritizes…
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March 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Here's a little ditty I wrote, not about Jack and Diane, but maybe for Jack and Diane. It's about how harmful it is to tie our identities to who we vote for.
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Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger - 4 out 5 stars.
Nothing groundbreaking here, but the mix of Arnolds stories from his life, and his infectious enthusiasm makes for an enjoyable listen, and a heck of a pep talk.
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Nothing groundbreaking here, but the mix of Arnolds stories from his life, and his infectious enthusiasm makes for an enjoyable listen, and a heck of a pep talk.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger - 4 out 5 stars.
Nothing groundbreaking here, but the mix of Arnolds stories from his life, and his infectious enthusiasm makes for an enjoyable listen, and a heck of a pep talk.
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Nothing groundbreaking here, but the mix of Arnolds stories from his life, and his infectious enthusiasm makes for an enjoyable listen, and a heck of a pep talk.
#Shortreviews