The events of the past few days in Volgograd Russia prompt me to think about the parallels to my fictional story in The Chechen’s Revenge. Though no group seems to have yet claimed responsibility news reports are recognizing a possible…

Today, December 8, 2013, in South Africa, is a day of prayer to continue the celebration of the life of Nelson Mandela, first black President of that nation. It is remarkable that I am able to make such a statement…

In my home country, Canada, November 11 is Remembrance Day. Here in the US where I live it is Veterans Day. By whichever name you call it, I hope you’ll take some time to think about the sacrifice that men…

In The Chechen’s Revenge the weather plays a role in the search for Marek Kafirov. In one scene Sean-Guy and Everet are aided by a light snowfall that allows them to understand that a vehicle recently left the abandoned kitchen…

Hello Friends: Yup, I know its been nine days since the last time I wrote anything here. Have to confess I’ve been a bit distracted. My first grandchild, Cadence Mae Stotyn was born at 12:13 AM on October 17th. That…

Pere (Father) Rene Girau, is portrayed in The Chechen’s Revenge, as a retired Major, a Chaplain in the PPCLI (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry) with a PhD in Psychology. More than that he self-describes as a warrior priest, because of…

Hell friends: Just a short note off the top of this post to remind you the discount coupon at smashwords.com for the purchase of The Chechen’s Revenge has only a few more days to go. It expires on October 15,…

Hello Friends Well here we are on the eve, more or less, of a government shutdown. If all goes south who do we blame? What actually gets shut down and who suffers? I’m not going to use this pulpit to…