Who Am I?
I am an anti-gun, anti-war, social liberal, fiscal conservative who served in an army that brought down the Berlin Wall and cannot stomach building one here. I believe seniors & children should never go hungry regardless of status and that veterans have already paid the price for medical care. I believe you can buy a flag and do what you want with it because it's freedom, and you can express yourself in a democracy, but if you take mine from my door, you will leave missing a hand. Guns are for hunters; AR15s & machine pistols are for criminals and men with ego issues. "Give me your tired, your poor longing to be free" is a principle of America worth fighting for, and the "Invasion" of poor people who walked 1000 miles to escape oppression are the very people who make this country great. I know the difference between Nationalism and patriotism, and I believe Mother Earth is being abused by pollution. The shootings of our children, schools, and religious houses are an outrage, and nonaction by our Congress is a national disgrace. And a Presidential candidate that sows division, undermines the freedom of the press, and disrespects national heroes is unforgivable. Other than that, I really don’t have any strong opinions.
Why am I writing Here?
I used to be able to have my letters published in the local paper but that no longer happens. Our local small-town newspaper ended the submission of my letters with this, "...we do not allow letters that encourage people to vote for, or vote against, a specific candidate." In times like these, what letters are more important?
So, i will endeavor to get my words out the old fashioned way. Feel free to comment, delete, forward or simply ignore as you please.
What is my content?
I have two avenues of writing: Comments on the state of the current political situation and excerpts from my Sam Call mystery series of novels.
My goal for the political commentary is to foster conversation. Hopefully restore us to the day when people of different political parties can engage in civil discourse and learn from one another.
The goals of my novels are to give you an exciting mystery/thriller based on facts, give you reading enjoyment, and have you fall in love with my characters. The series emphasizes the bond that only real soldiers develop; 'Leave no man behind' is not just a phrase but an oath that some live and die by. Each story mystery is a thriller, which is filled with missing persons, intense conflict, moments of heroism, and comedic moments, all wrapped around the intense love Mary and Sam have for each other and those in their lives.