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Hi. I can't believe how long it's been since I last wrote here! I just feel like I have nothing of value to say. I've also been feeling very unmotivated lately too and I'm not sure why. Well, what's going on in my life? I'm having another minor neurological  surgery a week from Monday. Hopefully …

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A Review of The Odessa File

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book by Frederick Forsyth, following on the heels on the Day of the Jackal, which I also really enjoyed. I've waited several days to write anything about it because for some reason I don't feel like I have anything …

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A Review of Small Gods

Small Gods by Terry Pratchett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Small Gods is an excellent book, a great stand alone Discworld novel that is hard to put down. It's a great satirical take on organized religion and it has a lot to say about it. Pratchett handles it as deftly as he handles other …

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A Review of The Third Bullet

The Third Bullet by Stephen Hunter My rating: 4 of 5 stars I liked this book. It was a real adventure to read and even though it plodded along at times (I wouldn't call it a "thriller."), I guess it was kind of a suspense novel. Bob Lee Swagger is a former Marine sniper who …

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Sports Update

I grew up a huge baseball fan. Specifically a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, as I lived there during the 1970s. I enjoyed seeing the team win two World Series during that decade. I followed the team religiously until the early 1990s, when they broke up a great team led by MVP Barry Bonds, Bobby …

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