Rick McBee's Writings
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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.
Book Review: Partner in Crime, by J. A. Jance
Partner in Crime by J.A. Jance My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed the side stories that accompany author Jance’s very interesting murder mystery and the personality descriptions and characters of Sheriff Joanna Brady and J. P. Beaumont, from two different worlds of… Continue Reading “Book Review: Partner in Crime, by J. A. Jance”
What do the Simple Folks Do? Essay #2: Make Pancakes!
Gotta chase away the blues with Blue Berry pancakes! Love Them!
What do the Simple Folks Do? Essay #1
Reminiscent of one of my favorite songs in the 1960 Broardway Musical, Camelot: This article and the next few will focus be on things that we, the simple folk of America can and still do in order to keep our sanity and drive fear… Continue Reading “What do the Simple Folks Do? Essay #1”
THE TIME FOR ACTION! Political Robocalls
Trust Me! You will NOT get my vote with a Robocall, Three times per day. That shouts in my ear “THIS is —— —–, IT’S TIME FOR ACTION!”…….etc……. Who gave you my phone number anyway? Is a record being kept of home many times… Continue Reading “THE TIME FOR ACTION! Political Robocalls”
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