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https://jimhooperbooks.co.uk/
Author/photographer Jim Hooper has an upgraded website of all his publications that is worth a few minutes of your time to peruse. His book, 100 Feet Over Hell, was previously reviewed by this blog. Through prose and photos Hooper chronicled … Continue reading
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Scuba diving at Cozumel
Lost count of how many times I’ve been down to Cozumel to go diving. Really got spoiled by the warm water and the ease of getting out to dive down there. Also went a few times to the Sea of … Continue reading
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Some critters in my hometown
Here are a few pictures from a photo essay I did a couple years ago that was featured at the local community center. Most of these photos were taken in the park across the street from the house I grew … Continue reading
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Making a comeback
It’s been years since I updated anything on this blog and its time to start posting some stuff again. I’m now mostly retired from journalism, so the tone and subject matter written about will change. I’ve deleted quite a few … Continue reading
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Dave’s Contract With Congress a better alternative to the Contract From America
Over the past year the Contract From America has gotten little attention and is pretty much viewed by voters as not worth the paper to print it. An alternative is Dave’s Contract with Congress that has real teeth and could … Continue reading
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Tagged America, campaign, Congress, Contract From America, Dave's Contract With Congress, economy, Term limits
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A master wordsmith’s passing a loss to all writers
“America has lost its greatest wordsmith: James J. Kilpatrick has passed away at the age of 89. To those of us in the writing business, the loss is incalculable.” Jed Babbin, no slouch in the art of stringing … Continue reading
Economy, espionage and ethics
Austerity ahead or no recovery is possible Here is a hint of what must inevitably happen in every city, state and federal government organization and department if this country is ever to recover from this economic depression, runaway government … Continue reading
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Tagged Assange, Congress, ecomomy, espionage, ethics, government, Rangel, Waters, Wikileaks
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A sneaky unconstitutional threat to your vote
Massachusetts legislators sent a bill to their governor’s desk that is a direct and unconstitutional attempt to bypass the Constitution. At present, the complex, but constitutionally established Electoral College decides the result of this country’s presidential election. With the … Continue reading
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