Monthly Archives: August 2017

Book Review: Liberty Boy, by David Gaughran

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Thom

Though I most often read fantasy or science fiction, anyone who follows my blog (all three of you) knows that I also enjoy history, biographies, non-fiction, and historical fiction. “Liberty Boy” is the latter. Written by David Gaughran, an Irishman … Continue reading →

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Six degrees of Adolph Hitler

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Thom

Guilt by association. Guilt by breathing the same air. Guilt by handshake. Guilt by non-denial. This is the culture we now live in; a culture where a friend of mine has to wave off negative comments when simply posting that … Continue reading →

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Perfect pitch and timbre

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Thom

Dana Cowern is back with an episode that appeals to both my scientific side and my musician side. Full of “gee whiz” moments for the musically inclined.

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Writing Update – Aug. 1, 2017

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Thom

I had intended to post more frequently. I really did. Then a couple things happened, almost at once. For one, my wife and daughter went to Finland to spend time with my wife’s family, leaving the two boys and I … Continue reading →

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