Dog, starring Channing Tatum and Lulu (played by a Belgian Malinois) is a charming movie, and I say charming in the positive sense of the
Who gave the green light to make this thing? There are movies so bad that it draws you in because you just have to see
I’d heard about this series for a while before dipping my toe in. Once I did, I was engaged. Taylor Sheridan is a master storyteller.
Set in the near future, this Swedish film starring Noomi Rapace, hits too close to home given recent events. Images of bombed cities and dead
I’ve seen people grow frustrated with this latest season because Midge, the protagonist, still shoots herself in the foot. Whether it be inappropriate routines in
It’s doubtful that 2022 will be better. I keep getting asked what are the priorities for preparation that someone should do. Of course, it would
That is the headline from an article in The Atlantic today. It focuses on insurance policies and the way homeowners look at threats and how
On the Ides of March, 1783 George Washington gives a dramatic speech, halting a coup by his officers against Congress and saving the fledgling United
Despite the massive buildup of Russian forces on their border, and the fact they’ve been in conflict with Russia for years from a previous invasion,
I’ve been more excited about New York Minute and the character of Will Kane than anything in years. I wrote and rewrote this book from
We binged the first two seasons of this half-hour show, Mum, last night on Amazon and were both enthralled and repulsed. Which is a hard
We’ve all seen it. Whether in person or in film. Something bad is happening or going to happen and people rush to the stores and
Eyes of the Hammer. The Green Berets Idea behind the story: Who can you really trust when operating in the covert world? Story: What if
One of the things I had to memorize as a plebe at West Point, besides esoteric stuff such as ‘How’s the Cow’ was an interesting
Today only, New York Minute, the first book in the Will Kane series, and Area 51: Invasion, which is part of the Area 51 series
Watched first episode of season 2 of Resident Alien last night. The first season was enjoyable if a bit rough story wise. But episode 1
What is more valuable than money? Time. That was the premise for Burners, one of my favorite books. After all, we’re already seeing the discrepancy
I wrote this in response to a blog post by a midlist author, Michael Mammay posted here where he talks about the lessons he’s learned
I first heard of Area 51 in the early 90s. My ex-wife was an Army helicopter pilot and deploying across the country with her unit
Nightstalkers: The Rift Who are the Special Operations who take care of things that go bump in the night? The Nightstalkers. Ever since the first
I stopped Wrath of Man about halfway through and went to sleep. I usually enjoy Jason Statham films as mindless, fun entertainment. There was nothing
This is a short movie, slightly over an hour, that is fiction presented as a documentary. It is, frankly, quite brilliant. It is one of
Dawn comes this day with thousands of drivers trapped in freezing temperatures on I-95 in Virginia. A number of circumstances collided to produce this; one
I hope the New Year finds you well and safe. To welcome in 2022, I’ve put together some new deals and also have new timely,
Which is a hard thing to pull off. With a stellar cast led by DiCaprio, Blanchette, Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, and more, this movie
Have you ever told someone who is upset to relax? Yeah. Experience has taught me it’s the worst possible thing to say to my wife
I hope everyone is staying safe through the end of 2021. Sadly, Omicron has made an appearance and the next two months will be tough.
I read The Hobbit as a kid in the Bronx a long time ago. I was really amazed at how that Tolkein guy managed to
Killer tornadoes. Killer Heat Dome. Unprecedented Drought. Texas Freeze. Killer hurricanes. Floods. Record heat waves. The poles melting. And, oh yeah, two years into a
This is a powerful movie. How one reacts to this power depends on where they are coming from and their own experiences with evil people.
I like driving my Jeep on forest roads, away from the beaten track. I’ve done boondocking trips all over the country, but one of my
I tried. Sort of. After watching the first couple of episodes I did the rest of the series in fast forward mode, stopping every now
“Should hostilities once break out between Japan and the United States, it would not be enough that we take Guam and the Philippines, nor even
Yes, it’s extraordinarily brutal, but evil is brutal. We want to avert our eyes, but we live in a time when evil, which always exists,
This is one of the basics of preparation, yet many of us fail to do this. Scan and securely store in cloud and on thumb
I’m not in the royals and that whole kaboodle other than watching lots of documentaries about The War of the Roses and other historical documentaries,
I’ve been enjoying American Rust week after week as it came out. It’s not exactly a murder mystery because you learn who the killer is
Today is the day. This was a labor of love for the characters from Agnes and the Hitman. It also helps resolve the relationship between
We have to remember that Six Days of the Condor, the novel, became Three Days in the movie version. Now the concept has become a
This is excerpted from The Green Beret Guide to Seven Great Disasters “There was no organised response there at all… There was nobody in charge,
This new film from on Netflix might be billed as a Dutch version of Saving Private Ryan, but it’s more random than that. It’s billed
A recent tragic event at a concern in Houston bring home the danger of being in a crowd. People want to blame those who were
Exploding heads? Overt misogyny including a forced blowjob? The C word as part of normal dialogue for one character? A whale gutted? Any of those
I binged For All Mankind not long ago and found it intriguing and interesting. It’s an alternate history of the moon race where the Russians
I’m one of the few people who don’t think the previous version of Dune was awful. It wasn’t great but it did okay with the
There’s a meme going around that says if you are lost, car broken down, etc. and your phone is low on juice, you should change
I watched Apple TV’s Invasion last night. In the interest of full disclosure, I watched the first episode, then fast-forwarded through the next two that
How did I miss this 2000 movie? It stars Cate Blanchett who is excellent in everything. Then add in Keanu Reeves, Katie Holmes, Greg Kinnear,
Every writer dreads a deadline, yet at the same time we crave them to give us direction and purpose. I’ve been writing for a living
Watched The Night House last night and it was one of more scary movies recently; especially since it didn’t resort to a bunch of splatter
When discussing preparation, a key element that is overlooked is knowledge. Knowledge is invaluable. We simply can’t be experts on everything from first aid to
This 2007 movie is called a “romantic war drama”, apparently by someone who has never seen it. Starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, this is
Almost every review or comment I read about The Closer was negative. The reviewers attacked not the content as much as Chappelle. He’s always been
We watched Old last night and, overall, really liked it. And, overall, the response of viewers and critics to the movie has been harsh and
It’s not just banter, but any narrative where characters who are on the same side are sparring. They may disagree, not even like each other,
I’m very excited about my next book coming out in November. Did you enjoy Grosse Pointe Blanke? RED? More so, did you enjoy Agnes and
I watched the Sopranos episode by weekly episode as it came out. I’ve rewatched it at least twice since. All of it. I still marvel
Just binged Midnight Mass. Actually, binged isn’t right. I had to spread the seven, hour-long episodes over 3 nights because it takes time to process
The first leg of my recent road trip was across Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and into New Mexico. One of my goals, as it is every
Gladiator This month, I took a trip west in my 2020 Gladiator. I’d spent a while since buying it used, outfitting it in numerous ways.
I’ve been in Tennessee a while now and never really thought about the state’s name. I assumed it was Native American, but figured it might
Crowds act differently than individuals. What was a peaceful protest or event can quickly escalate. No matter what your role, even as an innocent bystander,
When I reached that scene, I almost stopped watching. It just seemed too over the top. It’s early in them movie so there’s no need
We just watched Pig, starring Nicolas Cage. It’s an intriguing movie that achieves something rather remarkable in an odd way. I must be honest that
It Focuses your effort and saves time & money. Everyone’s situation is different. We’re different individuals. We have different households/situations. We live in different places
Think how big a gallon jug is? Consider hundreds of thousands of those jugs, each weighing over 8 pounds, moving. That’s power. Add in the
I have to be honest; I fast-forwarded through a good portion of this. Amazon and Netflix put out a lot of movies and they often
The fifth Will Kane book, NO QUARTER, is out today in eBook, paperback, and, something new, hardcover. And, it’s also in Kindle Unlimited. This was
If disaster struck, whom would you want at your side, helping you? A doctor? Lawyer? Policeman? Teacher? While they all have special skills, I submit
Heat can kill directly via heatstroke. It can also increase your chances of succumbing to a heart condition, stroke or other breathing problems. Hundreds in
Today we remember fallen comrades. I think of two team-mates, Jim and Dave, who were KIA on deployments but didn’t know it until years later
Some years ago, I was finally diagnosed with what used to be called Asperger’s. It helped explain a lot of things. When our son died
We watched the Oscar winner last night and I can verify we both woke up this morning depressed. That’s not to say don’t see it.
Of all natural disasters, wildfires are among the most dangerous. They can spring up quickly and spread very fast. The United States averages over 73,000
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept. While I’ve done a lot of land navigation, both day
High Praise for The Line from Publishers Weekly: “Mayer has crafted a military thriller in the tradition of John Grisham’s The Firm.” Kirkus: “So convincing,
Basic Facts: Length: 5,500 miles (8,850 kilometers) With all branches included, it measures 13,171 miles (21,196 kilometers) Started: Various walls were initiated as early as
Officially known as The Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department of the Kwantung Army in Manchuria. Realizing that they would be behind the west in
The Warren Commission determined in 1964 that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. In the half a century since, polls have never indicated more than 30%
Over 4,500 years ago, the Great Sphinx was carved out of a quarry on the Giza Plateau. It has the body of a lion and
Could the Revolution Have Ended in 1776? Travel back in time to Staten Island, New York on 11 September 1776 A.D. The day Benjamin Franklin
Major Robert Rogers in 1759 wrote Standing Orders, Rogers Rangers, from lessons learned in the first 3 years the Rangers were formed. These are at
Propane doesn’t smell. It’s odorless in its natural state. But if there is a leak, you smell a nasty odor. Ever wonder why? It wasn’t
It’s an island off the Bronx in New York City, not far from where I grew up. It’s not very big. Roughly a mile long
In the late 1960’s, scientists face a fundamental question regarding computing. In what direction will the future go? The big corporations, IBM and others, want
How does the United States go to war? It’s not as clear cut as many think. And it’s been a while since we’ve done it
A lot and not enough. We knew a pandemic was inevitable, yet were unprepared. We know many things are inevitable yet prefer to ignore them.
We can get lost in a variety of ways. I work under Daniel Boone’s precept: “I’ve never been lost, but I will admit to being
Operation Paperclip was an OSS, Office of Strategic Services, program which brought over 1,500 Germans to the United States after World War II. The OSS
Explorer, soldier, poet, translator, diplomat, spy, linguist, writer, cartographer, fencer, and more. A great and enigmatic person in history. Burton traveled the world, going to
A gas leak in Bhopal India is considered the worst industrial accident with a death toll that has never been fixed, but was definitely over
We tend to think of the south when we discuss slavery in America. In 1703, New York City had the second highest percentage of slaves
‘Wanted: Women With Degrees in Mathematics . . . Women are being offered scientific and engineering jobs where formerly men were preferred. Now is the
When we turn a light on, or plug in any device, we owe a debt to Nikola Tesla for his contributions to the design of
Preparing For and Surviving Power Outage Causes: Power outages can occur at any time for a variety of reasons. It’s not just downed power lines.
Cold can kill. Without a regulated body temperature, a person can survive only 3 hours. Cold and wet is an even more deadly combination. There
“The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and danger. The world will either move forward toward unity and widely shared
“Have you heard of a ship called the good Reuben James, Manned by hard fighting men both of honor and fame?” The USS Reuben James
I haven’t written about the pandemic in a while; perhaps I’ve been numbed out like many of us. But first, note its day 324 since
The NY Times ran an article yesterday about the vulnerabilities of GPS. It’s here if you desire to read it. It mostly reiterates what I’ve
