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One of the last of the "Baby Boomers". Married, for the second and last time, to my co-author, with one published novel, and dozens more in process between us.

I love writing, and therefore love reading. After all, one simply goes with the other.

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Entertainment > Movie Remakes & Adaptations Movie remakes: Comparing the original The Wicker Man with the 2006 remake: 2 of 9
To remake a film, especially one that was originally well-received, is a daunting task; one that shouldn't be entered into without careful attention to details about what made the film work the first time around. The two films mentioned in this commentary suffice perfectly as examples, "I am Legend" originally released as "T... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Near death experiences: 11 of 43
From deep within the realm of sleep, the dream I was in seemed interrupted by a breaking news announcement: something is up. . . The machine is in trouble. "It is time to make a big decision. . ." The still-small-voice-within told me. Then, I noticed the first real sign of wrongness: I could not seem to get a good breath. Th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: No Country For Old Men: 11 of 40
This reviewer first took notice of Javier Bardem in "When Night Falls". It blew me away. When I heard that he would star in "No Country for Old Men" along with Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, and Woody Harrelson, I spent a few months in eager anticipation. Combined with the directing and writing of the Coen brothers, it stood ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam I want to get a better understanding of Islam. What can you tell me?: 19 of 67
Working with more than a dozen devoted Muslims, I've come to understand a good deal from the view point the average believer, and what some would believe, all Muslims think. A more peace loving, kinder and devout people I've never met. Life is simple, because there are simple methods to live by and it is all written down. Fa... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Happening (2008): 8 of 28
We have all hoped that this one would be the undeniable proof that M. Night Shyamalan is not a skyrocket; one that has already reached his heights and exploded in a ball of glory that fizzles out while leaving us all blinking at the memory of its image. All of us took well-deserved notice when "The Sixth Sense" came out and ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Before the Devil Knows You're Dead: 3 of 10
It always seems like a good idea, until someone gets hurt. Two brothers, both less than scrupulous and neither with much care to anyone but themselves, hatch a plan to rob their parent's jewelry store. Both are in need of fast cash; one for his own lofty dreams and getting out of a bad situation; the other needs to pay up on... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Mr. Brooks (2007): 5 of 16
Finally! A new take on an old theme in film: The Serial Killer. But, Kevin Costner as a serial killer? Let's just say, this reviewer was a bit more than skeptical when time came to see this one. I will state from the beginning, this one surprised me- -not an easy thing to do. A successful entrepreneur Brooks (Costner) is at ... More..
Autos > Engine Repair Do today's vehicles really need tune-ups?: 1 of 3
Somebody you know, somebody with an opinion at least, has told you "you need a tune up." Your vehicle has started acting up. It doesn't idle very well, or it accelerates sluggishly, seems to misfire, your check engine light has come on, whatever the symptom, you've sought advice by asking around; mostly advice from other hap... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers The Good, The Bad and Sergio Leone: Assessing the Dollars Trilogy: 1 of 3
Pistol shots that sound like explosions from the next seat, haunting musical scores, trademark close-ups and scene compositions that would please Michelangelo, these are the dynamic elements with which Sergio Leone delivered to the world his ultimate Western Trilogy, known today simply as "The Dollar Series." It was the summ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Pleasure: 1 of 3
I always wanted to write a story about baseball. It just seemed that all the really good stories had been told; after all, there are a lot of us writing about it all the time as it is. As a sports writer for the daily here in the city, I sometimes get to see a side of the story no one else is made aware of for one reason or ... More..