Monthly Archives: September 2016

Writing to Remember, Writing being Forgotten…

“There’s only one thing more important… and that is, after you’ve done what you set out to do, to feel that it’s been worth doing.” – James Hilton This about being a writer. The motives for someone wanting to do … Continue reading

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John Ehle’s The Widow’s Trial: A Pure Woman…

“I was tired now, the weight of the memories was heavy as lead.” – John Ehle, The Widow’s Trial Reading a John Ehle novel is one of those rich experiences like eating Belgian chocolate or drinking fine cognac.  It’s an … Continue reading

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Book Review: Apalachicola Pearl by Michael Kinnett

“History written by men reveals no cowards except those of the enemy, tells of great deeds of worth and cause, but shows only one face, and fails to distinguish the testimony of those consumed by its passing.” – Michael Kinnett … Continue reading

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Jose Saramago: Our Doppelgangers, Our Selves…

“Chaos is merely order waiting to be deciphered”                                                  ― José Saramago, The Double The use of … Continue reading

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Book Review: Unsafe on Any Campus by Samuel R. Staley

“Rape is a violation of personal sovereignty and the basic principles and values of a free society.” – Samuel R, Staley One of the sad truths about life on college campuses over the last several years has been the rise … Continue reading

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Leiber and Stoller: Behind the Music

“…we were… part of the rhythm and blues and rock and roll revolution…. we found ourselves by sheer coincidence or exceptionally good fortune, smack dab in the middle of the action.” – Mike Stoller My Aunt Mary Ann, my mother’s … Continue reading

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The Love of Beach Music and the Heart of Darkness

“I didn’t like ‘Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie….’” – Jay Proctor, Jay and the Techniques So my sister gave me this book for my birthday…. Somehow, my sister has the impression that I might like the fusion of R&B, soul, rock, … Continue reading

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