Flowers for my Valentine

February 14, 2012 Random Thoughts

Happy Valentine’s Day, Lin. Brent

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Announcing a new format for storytelling

February 13, 2012 Notes to Readers

Here it is—the big announcement. I have looked at and tried several different venues for publishing stories, and I have not been very satisfied with what’s out there. Frankly, the social networks like Facebook and others are okay for keeping in touch, but not very good for publishing. Of course, there is my web site, [...]

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Coming soon!

February 12, 2012 Notes to Readers

In this age of digital storytelling, there are plenty of opportunities and places to publish stories. Of course, right here is my main place to publish. But, I have stumbled onto a new venue, and frankly it is exciting. It has given me a few things to think about, including format and content–something that will [...]

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The kindness of strangers

February 8, 2012 Automobile

Last night, I was kind to a stranger, giving comfort and a helping hand. I’m not trying to pat myself on the back, here. I am giving credit to all those individuals out there who were kind to me—a stranger. I’m just passing it on. Just a little after 9 p.m., we heard the long [...]

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Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show

February 5, 2012 Notes to Readers

Once a year, the Buckeye United Fly Fishers host the Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show. It’s a gathering of the faithful to demonstrate fly tying, fly rod building, places to go, and of course, things to buy. Most of all, it’s an opportunity to introduce to the curious what fly fishing is all about. Buckeye puts [...]

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Motorcycling for a cause

January 27, 2012 Conversations

Book Review: Live Full Throttle: Life Lessons From Friends Who Faced Cancer Tamela Rich was looking for a cause—something she could get behind and get involved. Although she says she has not had cancer, she picked breast cancer research and joined other women motorcyclists to raise awareness and funds. Then, she turned it into a [...]

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The free Internet response to corporate control with SOPA

January 18, 2012 Notes to Readers

I don’t usually speak up about political issues. Maybe I should do more. Today, it is one of those necessities. Perhaps this is one good example of where the “Occupy Movement” has a good case against corporate influence in Congress, for the entertainment industry is trying to get Congress to act in such a way [...]

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