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A while back (September 2015) I talked about the difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). But I … More AWD vs. 4WD →

Ferrari Purosangue First of all: Happy Independence Day. And now on with our blog. A while back I said there … More Ferrari SUV Coming →

I wish I were a better writer. I guess that’s probably true of all writers, even ones who have sold … More I Wish I Were Better →

As I’ve stated before in this blog, I am type 2 bipolar. A type 1 bipolar is what most people … More Self Care →

Like most writers, I’m an introvert. Strongly an introvert. I’d rather stay home and read or watch T.V. than do … More Networking →

Stephen Coghlan Today we have an author interview with Stephen Coghlan. Welcome Stephen, it’s great to have you here! Hailing from … More Author Interview: Stephen Coghlan →

I got a new laptop a while back (first part of April). My eight-year old Dell was dying. In the … More My Dream Computer →

When I traveled on business to South American about 12 years ago, I noticed something: there was litter everywhere. Okay, … More Changes in Attitude →

Back when I was studying at the University of Washington (Go Dawgs!), I took a class called “Fluid Dynamics.” It … More Math →

I try not to use disposable plastic water bottles because I think they are ridiculous. Get a glass of water. … More Pour Out that Water Bottle →

In my freelancing life, I am often sent press releases for events. And I am often shocked by how much … More Writing Press Releases →

2020 Toyota Supra (I seem to be on a car kick lately.) In the 1980s I read two books set … More Toyota and BMW? →

Cadillac SUV Speaking of cars… The other day I was following a pickup truck into town. Pickup trucks are very … More SUVs and Pickups →

Sixties-era Camaro Starting today, the Barrett-Jackson auto auction will be running in Palm Beach, Florida. It will run until Sunday. … More Barrett-Jackson Auto Auctions →

I re-watched the move Casablanca recently. I’m not sure how many times I’ve seen this movie. But this time I … More Casablanca →

I hate public bathrooms, and the smaller they are, the worse they are. I suppose no one likes public bathrooms. … More Public Bathrooms →

One of the things I hated most as a child (and into adulthood) was getting in trouble. I was always … More Getting in Trouble →

Steakhouse 55 Steak I like steak and I’m always looking for a great one. Some of the best steaks I’ve … More Best Steak Ever →

Mt. Rainier (left of center) from my house Ah, the first of March. We’re getting closer to spring. Spring brings … More Volcanoes →

Douglas fir When I moved to Vancouver, Washington in 1994 after graduating college (University of Washington, Go Dawgs!), I bought … More The Tree →

End of the Line Time once again for the 52-week blogging challenge. This is the last one! If you’ve been … More Onward (and Finished) →

It’s time once again for RadCon, the scifi/fantasy convention in Pasco, Washington. This year I have a conflict so I … More RadCon →

Time once again for the 52-week blogging challenge. This is the penultimate prompt. And it is “Neighbors.” I live in … More Neighbors →

Back to the 52-week blogging challenge. I’m getting close to the end of it. Today’s prompt is “Hope + Inspiration.” … More Hope and Inspiration →

Back to the 52-week blogging challenge. I’m getting close to the end so then I’ll have to find something else … More Home →