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Monday, January 14, 2019

Crazy Rich Asians Tells an Old Story Anew

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Last night we rented Crazy Rich Asians based on the book by Kevin Kwan.  I had heard a lot of good things about the film, but I was disapp...
Sunday, December 30, 2018

Selfish San Francisco

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Water Source for San Francisco San Francisco supports denying water to the Central Valley so a tiny fish called the Delta Smelt has a p...
Monday, December 24, 2018

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to All ... Everyone Have a Great 2019

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Christmas is great. Lots of family, friends, and good cheer. And for dessert, we leave for San Diego on the 27th for more family and ...
Sunday, December 9, 2018

It's Christmas. Top Dozen Tips for Book Gift Giving

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A book is always a great gift … especially if you take the time to match the recipient’s taste in fiction or nonfiction. Suddenly, you...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Road Trip From Seattle to Omaha

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My sister lives in Long Beach, California and my brother in Kailua, Hawaii. I live mostly in Omaha, Nebraska, but spend winters in Sa...
Monday, October 29, 2018

Sisters Brothers—The Movie

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Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly This weekend I saw Sisters Brothers . I write westerns, so I’m critical of Hollywood ventures i...
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

ebooks vs. print—Who Won

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This weekend, I ran across this cartoon. At one time, everyone predicted the electronic books would supplant  the printed variety . I thi...
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Deluge: A Fictional Account of What Would Happen if Extreme Weather Hit California

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Deluge is a disaster story. A real potential disaster is bearing down on the East Coast, and people would be wise to take every preca...