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Ouch, my thighs! Mt. St. Helens climb
What a way to have fun! Take off early from Portland (20Sept2016) and climb Mt. St. Helens! It’s hardly light as we set off through the two and a half miles of spruce forest. Note how the size of the trees decreases as we… Continue Reading “Ouch, my thighs! Mt. St. Helens climb”
Book Review – Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham My rating: 5 of 5 stars Here’s a great book for your enjoyment. The fact that I got through it in two days, meaning of course that my wife was a two day book widow, shows how engrossing this… Continue Reading “Book Review – Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham”
Harvest time in Hood River
Here we are already at the beginning of September and because of the early spring we are already picking, canning and drying our produces from the McBee garden. Here’s a dozen quarts of canned prunes: And here’s my dried apples ready to start up… Continue Reading “Harvest time in Hood River”
Seeking Kindle Reviewers for ‘The Ghosts of Ukuthula’
I am currently seeking a few good blogger/reviewers who are interested in the subject matter, African Liberation in an adventure, action novel format. Check out my Creat Space Site for the book and after reading it, let me know if you would like a… Continue Reading “Seeking Kindle Reviewers for ‘The Ghosts of Ukuthula’”
Take the Quiz! Do you know Africa!
I have just posted a 10 question quiz on Goodreads about “The Ghosts of Ukuthula”. If you have read the cover of the book and the synopsis at Createspace Homestore or My Amazon Books then you will be able to answer some of the questions. There… Continue Reading “Take the Quiz! Do you know Africa!”
Kindle Book Sale – Civil War Nonfiction “Rough Enough” Aug. 19, 20 and 21, 2016
As Advertised in “THE UNION VOLUNTEER” August 2016, Vol. 11, No. 8, I am having a brief free book sale of “Rough Enough,” the story of my great grandfather, Richard Clow, beginning in 1864 when he first enlisted in the Union Army. He… Continue Reading “Kindle Book Sale – Civil War Nonfiction “Rough Enough” Aug. 19, 20 and 21, 2016″
Rick’s New Work – Drug Wars in Peru
My next book, Sendero Rojo, The Path of Blood, spins a tale of South American action and adventure in the highlands and jungles of Peru. Drug lord, Pancho Martinez, has been paying big money to buy off the politicians, police and army so his… Continue Reading “Rick’s New Work – Drug Wars in Peru”
Next Free Kindle Offering of “Rough Enough” Begins next week!
All you CW brothers and sisters who own Kindle apps on you readers, computers, or cell phones! Here’s the next date for the offering of “Rough Enough,” the nonfiction life story of Richard H. Clow: who fought at Petersburg, VA and through to the… Continue Reading “Next Free Kindle Offering of “Rough Enough” Begins next week!”
An excellent Foundation in Africa to support!
Here’s a great educational and agricultural foundation to support in the Kafakumba area of Zambia. I visited the school two years ago and also met the manager of the farm they write about. This is a grassroots level of working on development and cultural… Continue Reading “An excellent Foundation in Africa to support!”
See you At Northwest Book Festival!
It’s here this weekend! The Northwest Book Festival in Portland, OR 30th of July, Pioneer Courthouse Square! Check it out! I’ll be there! With three books to sign for buyers! Here’… Source: See you At Northwest Book Festival!
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