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A new Year’s Special Sale: African Adventure Novel for Africans! “Ukuthula!” =’s “Peace!”
Straight out of Africa comes “The Ghosts of Ukuthula!” in E-book Format! On sale Dec. 29 – Jan. 5, 2021: For 99 Cents beginning 12 noon PST from the USA: http://amazon.com Buy it Now! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GNGCKHK#SalesRank OR You can get it Dec. 29 – Jan… Continue Reading “A new Year’s Special Sale: African Adventure Novel for Africans! “Ukuthula!” =’s “Peace!””
Book Review: one for the blackbird one for the crow by olivia hawker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Here’s a great book that demonstrates the Author’s amazing ability to write from different perspectives. Every chapter is done from the standpoint of one of the four protagonists: Beulah, Cora, Nettie Mae, and Clyde as they live and… Continue Reading “Book Review: one for the blackbird one for the crow by olivia hawker”
Bloodlands: Europe between Hitler and Stalin by Timothy Snyder
Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin by Timothy SnyderMy rating: 5 of 5 stars This well researched book is probably the best amplified history and documentation of the massive genocide occurring from 1933 through 1945. It contains the most complete description of the causes,… Continue Reading “Bloodlands: Europe between Hitler and Stalin by Timothy Snyder”
Book Review: The Fix (Amos Decker – Memory Man #3) by David Baldacci
My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Beginning of this book is right up to snuff with the other “Memory Man” series and the story line runs smoothly through the first 275 or so pages. Amos Decker is in his fine fettle and the… Continue Reading “Book Review: The Fix (Amos Decker – Memory Man #3) by David Baldacci”
Book Review: The Last Mile – by David Baldacci
The Last Mile by David Baldacci My rating: 4 of 5 stars I liked this book because it takes the “memory man”, Amos Decker, and uses his skills in the solution of the complicated murder frame-up which has sent former NFL prime prospect, Melvin… Continue Reading “Book Review: The Last Mile – by David Baldacci”
The Term “God’s Waiting Room” is not one to bandy around. A serious Pandemic
I was struck today by the Governor of the State of Florida kind of blandly saying that the 20% of elderly folks in Florida who live there are in “God’s Waiting Room”. I hope the Governor has looked at some of the lines of… Continue Reading “The Term “God’s Waiting Room” is not one to bandy around. A serious Pandemic”
Saving the Postal Service – national Treasure to Protect Freedom of Speech and Voting -Thank a Mailperson
As a kid back in the 50’s, living in rural Montana, the arrival of the daily mail was always an adventure. We would run out to the mailbox on Sourdough Road and thumb through the letters hoping for that next birthday card from Aunt… Continue Reading “Saving the Postal Service – national Treasure to Protect Freedom of Speech and Voting -Thank a Mailperson”
Dodging Africa: by D. Lou Raymond – a book review
Universal questions of life challenge two sisters growing up in different cultures. A quest for life, learning and the meaning of why we are here.
Mortality Stats. and – Why wouldn’t you wear a mask?
With a comparison in mortality rates between wearing a mask and having a dangerous job, there should be no argument. The mask is the safest buddy you can have on the field.
Hope is eternal! Story Review: My Pick for the Best Children’s Story of the Year!
When hope springs eternal, then we can see and believe how the seed becomes the Rose.
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