Misc Posts
This is home to all random thoughts and musings.
Miscellaneous Posts
Not every post on this site is a review. I sometimes make posts on random thoughts and topics that interest me.
The speechwriter who saved Donald Trump
I’m no fan of Donald Trump. He absolutely is culpable for the riot on the capitol building. But he will not be convicted or impeached by the Senate thanks to one word inserted into his speech the day of the riot. Anytime you hear President
The seven elements of a scene masterclass
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
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
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’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
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