Short-Sleeve-Shirt Weather In October Makes Me Smile

Along with the amazing colors of Autumn, I am loving this 80 degree October weather.  It’s perfect. No bugs, or mosquitoes. A nice warm breeze. Perfect to practice some dancing moves outdoors.  It’s amazing to me that we are a week into the month and it’s so hot outside ya can take off your shirt. …

20 Reasons to Show Special Politeness to Other People

List by Lynn Truss they are older they know more than you do they know less than you do they got here first they have educational qualifications in the subject under discussion you are in their house they once helped you financially they have been good to you all your life they are less fortunate …

About the South Dakota Film “Dust of War”

Paul Cram filming his role of Gelman in Dust of War The PlotIn a post-apocalyptic American Frontier, a lone soldier fends off a brutal warmonger to rescue a girl fated as the savior of humanity. Our hero joins forces with a cynical veteran and a slimy thief to bring the girl to safety, encountering mysterious …

Experimenting With Tulip Bulb Plantings Makes Me Smile

Watering the Tulips Spent the Autumn afternoon potting Tulip bulbs. Hoping that In seven months, they’ll bloom. I mixed the pots so they each have a blend of colors. Hot pink & blazing orange. I am trying out potting them instead of putting them into the ground. I like that they are movable that way. …

Pianist Loses Arm Yet Continues To Play

At the family estate, summer 1917. Paul Wittgenstein is second from left; his philosopher brother Ludwig Wittgenstein is at right. Photo by Michael Nedo After having his right arm amputated in WWI, stubborn pianist Paul Wittgenstein kept playing using only his left hand.  The Beauty of the Music Makes My Heart Swell I came across his life …

H.P. Lovecraft Horror Story Podcast

I voiced the character of Edward on the audio horror literary program 19 Nocturne Boulevard.   Click to visit podcast site & hear the story In their 30 minute podcast episode “The Thing On The Doorstep” based on a frightful story of a body snatcher penned by H.P. Lovecraft. http://www.nineteennocturne.libsyn.com/19-nocturne-boulevard-the-thing-on-the-doorstep