A year or two before I started working on my first book project, I decided to read a few books on the craft of writing. One of the books I picked up described the seven elements of a scene. According to the author, every scene has seven elements or stages: goal, conflict, disaster, reaction, … [Read more...] about The seven elements of a scene masterclass
Best of Everything Nonfiction 2020
Being stuck inside for nearly a year has its downside. I miss going to the theatre. I miss live events. At the same time, it was a banner year for reading and streaming content. Below are some of the best books, films, documentaries, docuseries, and docudramas reviewed on EverythingNonfiction this … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2020
Trump 2024
I really hope that Trump keeps his promise to run in 2024. Let's assume that he somehow manages to stay out of prison by using the money he's milking from his supporters to pay his way out of trouble. He'll probably let Eric, Ivanka, and Trump Jr. take the fall. That will leave him four full years … [Read more...] about Trump 2024
Trump’s Wall
It started as a campaign slogan. Advisors to then-candidate Trump couldn't get him to understand the complexities of immigration. So, they came up with the simple idea of building a wall along the southern border. Trump tried out the idea at a few speeches, and soon after the chant "build that wall" … [Read more...] about Trump’s Wall
Review of The Sleep Revolution
Review of The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington Rating *** 1/2 I consider sleep to be the single most important factor in achieving better health. As a professional pilot who travels between timezones regularly, I've become somewhat of a sleep … [Read more...] about Review of The Sleep Revolution
Turnkey Vacations Renters Beware
I am writing this post to share with others my experience with Turnkey Vacations. Had I done more research prior to my rental, I probably would have passed. My wife and I planned to stay close to home on this vacation due to travel restrictions related to the pandemic. We settled on a short trip … [Read more...] about Turnkey Vacations Renters Beware