I left home on Wednesday the 21st and headed to Reno to have my new novel, Consequences, reviewed by my friend and editor. I’ve been on a diet and Wednesday was my cheat day where I can eat anything I want and was proud of myself when I passed up the all you can eat pizza at Roundtable. That would have never happened in the past. Exchanged the radio controlled helicopter I … [Read more...] about Visiting the Past
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Dialogues of Duke
When I think about my discussions with my conservative friends, I often think of the Dialogues of Plato in which Plato matches wits with other men. Several characters argue a topic by asking questions of each other. I’m going to begin The Dialogues of Duke. They can be found at www.dukerone.blogspot.com Over the years, I’ve exchanged e-mails with my conservative friends … [Read more...] about Dialogues of Duke
Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 6
This is the 6th installment of my 86 year old Aunt Eleanor’s memoir. She’s had polio since she was four months old and has just returned home from the hospital where she had a blockage in her colon removed. We were afraid for a time that she wouldn’t make it, but she’s determined to make it to her 90th birthday. I will post a video of my aunt talking about her life in the … [Read more...] about Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 6
One Great Day
This was one great day. I left Santa Cruz around 9:15 after sleeping in. Got to Stockton just before 11:30 where I was meeting one of my former students, Jeannie Lawley. She used to go by Jean, but said she prefers Jeannie. We talked for a couple hours and had a good ole time. She’s 40 now and has lived quite a life. We’re talking about writing a book about her life. It … [Read more...] about One Great Day