A "Shout Out" to one of my favorite newly discovered authors!

As I've stated here several times, the Kindle has re-ignited my love for reading again, and it's got me writing again even if it's only been a few pages a week. Imagine my surprise though when looking at the profile of one of my favorite new authors Michael G. Thomas to find that he follows my blog!

So I'd like to give a little shout out to him and his books, maybe my friends and blog followers will take a look inside some of his works. The Star Crusader Series, starting with the first book "Siege of Titan" is an epic five book series that is well written sci-fi with lots of intense action and combat woven around clever plot lines. I also just finished reading "Champions of The Apocalypse" which was a very interesting take on one possible future for mankind.

So Michael, if your reading this.... "Thanks for taking the time..." and get to work on your next book soldier!

Cerebral Warrior...Defined

As I move through life I find that I'm forced to deal with changes. Changes to the world we live in, changes to my body, changes in the way I view things, feel about things and of course my mortality. How short life can be in all its phases.  Perhaps one of the greatest ironies is that at the height of our knowledge and wisdom, we are the least capable "physically" of putting it all together to accomplish things. Each year, each decade that passes in my life I've become more "cerebral", more of a thinker, reflecting on my past and looking ahead to the future. I find more happiness within, and in all the small things everyday that as a younger person you often overlook. Time has been both good and bad to me in the physical realm... I'm still active and enjoy cycling and jogging, but heredity, time in the Marines and a few sports injuries and accidents have left me with a back that is passable some days and severely restrictive on others.  Thus, I find myself ever more a thinker, a reader, an observer who marks the mental notes of life and finds the joy in small moments with my girlfriend, my tiny flock of chickens, the warm breeze of a sunny NorCal day in early winter or the taste of a good cup of coffee or wine.

There are many more battles to be fought, wars to be won and victories to savor. Some are in the physical form and some are of the Cerebral kind.  ;-)

Cause and Effect

Though I've only had this blog a short time, I've found several positives from it already. It's helped me to get my mind moving and be more creative in my thought process, while also getting me to write a few times a week about something, anything! I've already put down two new story ideas and done at least some work on one of my unfinished works. My family and friends read this blog, so that keeps them in touch. Perhaps the most rewarding and unexpected thing that's happened is that an old friend from back home who I've always thought very highly of began working on his writing again as well. He's actually very talented, but suffers from the same disease as myself and many others..."Lazy Writer Sydrome" LOL  Seriously though... I'm glad my writing this blog has had a positive influence on myself, but even happier that it's made any kind of impact in someone else's life. "K" I want the rough draft of a completed story when it's done buddy!  Have A Good One.

To All My Fellow Veterans Past and Present

On this special day I'm taking a few moments to remember the past and present veterans who served our country honorably throughout its history. During the many wars and in times of relative peace, our military personnel are ALWAYS there.

As a Marine I was young and bright eyed, not truly soaking in what it all meant. Now as the years pass by I look back and feel a sense of pride to have been one of many. Every veteran serves knowing that he or she gives whatever it takes to get the job done, including the ultimate sacrifice.

So to all my fellow veterans I say "Thank You" and "I'm proud to count myself among you".

Please take a moment to give thanks on Veteran's Day.

Three Stories, None Are finished... What To Do?

I know the answer to this question...Write! I've written a few things in the past, and currently have three stories in various stages of completion. Like most people the whole stories are in my head, but only partially down on paper. The Amazon Kindle has renewed my love for reading, it has changed the way I look at books, which are nothing but "clutter" and make my hands cramp up. The Kindle is a blessing for me, as is my Droid (but that's another post). E-publishing is something that I could imagine if I ever finish some of my works. So why do I lack the determination to finish them?! Is it fear? Is it rejection? or is it just that I might surprise myself with the outcome. I've been rolling this over in my mind for some time now and a decision needs to be made before the end of 2011 I've decided. It's strange because most people who know me know that once I get on a task...I'm on it until I complete it, until I reach that goal. But the writing thing...I've always had a hard time putting it all together.  I'll come back to this in January and let you know how it turned out. :-)

Heavy Metal Parking Lot

Want to know what it was like being a teenager into rock and metal in the early to mid 80's?

Heavy Metal Parking Lot is your ticket. If you don't know what it is, just Google it, or type it on on YouTube. It's a cult classic! Now they have Heavy Metal Picnic out as well. PRICELESS!

This was me back in the 80's Haha....

When Football Means More Than People...

I'm saddened, I'm angry, once again, I'm disappointed in us as human beings. The whole Penn State debacle is a sad testament to what happens when college football becomes more important than people. And YES... Joe Paterno deserved to be fired. "Nuff Said.