I would be the first to say that I wasn’t a very naughty child. Being the youngest of eight siblings,… Read more Childhood Punishments
Category: Memoir
The One and Only Cherry Pie
I am old, and most of the people who could take away my blue ribbon are long dead and gone.… Read more The One and Only Cherry Pie
Escape the Present by Reflecting on my Past
The state of the world (primarily the United States) troubles me greatly, and I have felt paralyzed of late. My… Read more Escape the Present by Reflecting on my Past
Itchy Boots and Me
While putting together my 2025 Christmas letters, I started watching Itchy Boots @ItchyBoots on YouTube. About three years ago an… Read more Itchy Boots and Me
Cottonwoods
I never liked cottonwood trees. They seemed so gnarly, their bark rough, grooved, scratchy. In the early summer, the cotton… Read more Cottonwoods
Auction Sales by John Koltiska
One of the side benefits of having my Between Two Freedoms book launch parties all around the country is reconnecting… Read more Auction Sales by John Koltiska
Six Years Later, the Writing Journey Continues
The author reflects on their writing journey, announcing a new book, “Between Two Freedoms,” about Japanese incarceration during WW2, while emphasizing perseverance and advocacy in their career.
Skiing, Pickleball, Tennis: Final Thoughts—SSS5
Travelling as much as I have been every winter cuts into writing time significantly. Obviously a person can’t write while… Read more Skiing, Pickleball, Tennis: Final Thoughts—SSS5
Fighting with the Corporate Giant
It wasn’t much of a fight. It was mostly me getting beat down like a dog. I give the GM… Read more Fighting with the Corporate Giant
South Lake Tahoe
I had originally planned on visiting my sister in Sacramento at the end of my California leg of the Sojourn,… Read more South Lake Tahoe
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