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Birds
My father taught me the love for birds. He had the field books and showed me how to identify them. Wherever we traveled we made sure we noted the local species that we identified. My sisters and I have inherited this interest in birds. Often when we get together we talk about the ones we… Continue reading
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Mountains Are Peace
I been to many beaches and mountains, but mountains rule. I’ve seen beaches in Florida, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior (too cold), Hawaii, the Cayman Islands, and the Pacific Northwest. There is something to be said for the peaceful rhythm of the waves gently landing on shore. It happens no matter what strife is happening… Continue reading
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Crossroads
When I look back on key decisions in my life, many of them came down to instinct, a feel for the best path. Sometimes I regretted my decisions, leaving a good job to finish law school. But looking back I realize my instincts guided me well. My legal education helped me become a better writer… Continue reading
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May
When I was a kid, December was my favorite month, for Christmas of course. Plus, I liked playing in the snow. Now, in my retirement, I still like the Christmas season, but detest the cold weather and days of less daylight. I’m glad I have a snow blower … and electricity. May is my favorite… Continue reading
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Museums
I live in a large city with lots of Museums. I love to go and read all the placards. I love to learn. My family likes to go and scan quickly, so when I dawdle because I’m reading they hurry me along. I often think of going alone so I can peruse the museums at… Continue reading
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Upbeat
I like to make a good first impression. I used to be nervous about it, worrying about how I came across, assuming it was bad. I got this from the way I grew up, in a crazy household. But that’s behind me now. At some point I realized I come across well because I have… Continue reading
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Homecoming 2
I’m back from my visit to my college for homecoming. I knew more people than I expected and it was great to reconnect. I’m glad people recognized me. The joy came with some sadness because I have been away for so long. I miss out on some things. Over the years I’ve isolated myself, a… Continue reading
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In The Family
I had a few brushes with fame, mostly very casual. Airports are a good place to see famous people. I saw Dennis Weaver at the Denver Airport. I met Scott Turow because he signed his book for me at a book signing. A bunch of my law professors were in the local new a lot… Continue reading
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First Computer
I remember my first computer that my wife and I purchased. It was a Gateway (long gone). I was so excited. Opening the box was an adventure. Personal computers were still a new thing. At the time I was taking a course to teach me how to be a Microsoft engineer. My teacher said I… Continue reading
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Homecoming
I’m going to my college homecoming this weekend. I haven’t been there in decades. I’m nervous about it, because I don’t know what to expect. There will be people there I know. It could be fun and exciting. Since Covid, I became isolated, so I’m doing things to be more social. Part of me thinks… Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
