Author Archives: Thom
The -ism to end all -isms
Brad R. Togersen has an interesting post about tribalism that is well worth reading–at least until he then turns to how this applies to the Hugo Awards and the Sad Puppies slate (you can probably stop reading at the “Us/Them” … Continue reading
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What goes on in their heads
I think most parents frequently wish they knew what was going on in the minds of their children. We think we have an idea. But then they’ll do something that makes no sense to us, but obviously makes perfect, instinctive … Continue reading
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Persistence and denial
I have come to the conclusion that persistence looks a lot like denial. Reading is both the friend and enemy of my writing. I finish a book by Brandon Mull or Brandon Sanderson and see how they tie everything together … Continue reading
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Antelope Island – Elephant Head Trail
Last year we went hiking on Antelope Island, a large island in the southeast corner of the Great Salt Lake, about 40 miles from where we live. We had set a goal to hike to the top of Frary Peak, … Continue reading
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Book Review: Napoleon: A Life, by Andrew Roberts
Every time I read a biography or history I’m surprised at just how much I didn’t know about a particular time period. You’d think I’d just get it into my head that I just don’t know much. For example, most … Continue reading
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Is it our business?
I ran across this article the other day: Kentucky’s Andrew Harrison apologizes for postgame obscenity, slur. I almost didn’t read it. The title says it all, right? Just another example of the rampant racism in our country. Nothing more to … Continue reading
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Mid-life crisis?
I may be encountering my mid-life crisis. At least that’s what I hear a guy is supposed to do around this age–go out and buy something to help him feel young again. Something to help fight the feeling that he’s … Continue reading
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The joke’s on me, but it’s a good one
When I made my April Fool’s joke last week I thought I was making a joke. I thought it would be funny to claim I was turning to writing teen paranormal romance. And I figured it would be more convincing … Continue reading
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More Slow-Mo Fun
I don’t know why, but I find these amazingly fun and entertaining…
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Yeah, that’s about right
Okay, perhaps I’m not quite this jaded and sarcastic, but I have to admit this “Honest Trailers” take on The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies hits on many of the things I didn’t care for in Peter Jackson’s treatment … Continue reading
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