Rick McBee's Writings
Explore the magic of new ideas and books to read as well as see what books I have written, my favorite photos, my opinions on may subjects, including Science, Africa, the Caribbean, the Civil War, my Book Reviews, and Much More!
Category: Opinion
The Union President Says it – SPOT ON! There is a line in the sand. We all must stand against the forces of evil.
Check the link and listen to what the President of the AFL-CIO says to us working people at this link: Union President explains why POTUS is wrong! AFL-CIO President Mr Richard Trumpka is saying it like it needs to be said. The Unions stand… Continue Reading “The Union President Says it – SPOT ON! There is a line in the sand. We all must stand against the forces of evil.”
Want to Know How Putin Operates? Read These Pages: It’s all there!
“The Ghosts of Ukuthula” isn’t just any old historical fiction book. It deals with historical facts about Russia that continue to plague us even today. It shows us how our own inconsistent short term goal political system is beginning to fumble the world wide… Continue Reading “Want to Know How Putin Operates? Read These Pages: It’s all there!”
Memorial Day Poetry – The Why We Celebrate!
Memorial Day Today as we enjoy our friends, barbecues, beer and the beginning of summer we want to remember the reason for Memorial Day and give thanks for those it honors. I attended a great Hood River Celebration at the Idlewild Cemetery this morning,… Continue Reading “Memorial Day Poetry – The Why We Celebrate!”
The Beauty of Ice! An Alien World!
When the night is cold and dreary….Just remember un the winter …neath the bitter snows …lies the bud that with the springtime and the warmth …becomes the Rose!
Let it snow…. But don’t let it rain….Oregon and California 1/9/2017
Where have all the flowers gone! Here’s What Mt. Hood Looks like when you see it when the storms clear. Look at those wind blown snow plumes! Here’s my house in OR after a whole month of snow/shovel/snow/shovel/sn…. Guess when I’ll use my van… Continue Reading “Let it snow…. But don’t let it rain….Oregon and California 1/9/2017”
Lookout Mountain – Cold! But Great Views!
My buddy Dale Hill and I took a quick hike up to the top of Lookout Mountain just South of Hood River, Oregon right after a big snow storm came through Nov. 17. We slogged through a couple of feet of powder snow in… Continue Reading “Lookout Mountain – Cold! But Great Views!”
Book Review: “Higher Love” by Kit Deslauriers
Higher Love: Skiing the Seven Summits by Kit DesLauriers My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have been a mountain climber since the age of 8, in 1952 when I first went up 10,110 ft. Mt. Blackmore outside of Bozeman, Montana with my father.… Continue Reading “Book Review: “Higher Love” by Kit Deslauriers”
Billions of Africans – Ready to Take over the Planet!
Wow! What a story! If you’ve never seen African driver ants coming through the forest, or stepped on their warpath inadvertently in your open sandals, then you’ve got something coming! … Source: Billions of Africans – Ready to Take over the Planet!
A Quote from “Ghosts of Ukuthula”tells it all about politics. Don’t forget Saturday’s Giveaway!
My old Peace Corps buddy from Cameroon (19666), Mickey Johnson,(That’s him with the Green Mamba – one lucky fellow it didn’t bite him!) made a gret observation about “The Ghosts of Ukuthula.” He pointed out a quote from on p. 25, Chapter 3, that… Continue Reading “A Quote from “Ghosts of Ukuthula”tells it all about politics. Don’t forget Saturday’s Giveaway!”
Start the Day By Lifting Your Eyes To The Hills!
Take five deep calming breaths, and exhale to blow out all the problems of the world! Now take three more deep breaths noting the picture’s features: Breath #1: The rising shaft of the rainbow sending your spirit souring! Breath #2: The intricacy of the… Continue Reading “Start the Day By Lifting Your Eyes To The Hills!”
South Africa Book Group on Goodreads
.gr_grid_container { /* customize grid container div here. eg: width: 500px; */ } .gr_grid_book_container { /* customize book cover container div here */ float: left; width: 39px; height: 60px; padding: 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; }
1557 membersThis is a book club for all South Africans who love reading! We also have members from other coun...
Books we've read
View this group on Goodreads »
Share book reviews and ratings with South African Book Lovers, and even join a book club on Goodreads.
Rick McBee's Writings 