“THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, … Continue reading
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We Are Free: II
Lost places
Wander the lost places. Beyond the hills to the mountains, and the mountains to the seas. Past the seas be dragons, a’guarding the World’s Edge. Continue reading
Repost: Who Murdered Beauty?
This was originally published at According to Hoyt in June 2014. We meet today, my friends, to attempt to solve a crime. A crime against all of humanity, one which is extinguishing the life from Art, Philosophy, and even Ethics. Unlike with a human life, the existence may yet be restored to Beauty, but it … Continue reading
Posting from my phone, so if the formatting is off, forgive me. Let’s see… Twenty hours of awake time, three flights, and a total of 4+ hours driving. Made it to Mom’s house safely. Was reminded of how much I love Oregon, and how sad I am that the political climate in the big cities … Continue reading
Back Up for Trust and Misgivings
I just got home from voting. For the first time in my adult memory, I’m not wearing my sticker. I have mixed feelings about today. I’m not political. I work hard at that, sometimes. It’s so tempting.. but then I look up, from the local folks who are trying to keep the town we live … Continue reading
a Pro at a Con
Originally posted on Mad Genius Club:
What follows is a guest post from the ever-enthusiastic and energetic James Young. I haven’t done an event of this size as an author, but I have done this sort of thing as an entertainer, and I concur with him on most if not all points – especially being…
Dragon Noir: Snippet 10
You will find the previous snippets here… Great White Hunter I wheezed for air, and managed to hold up my hands so he could see them empty. “Conrad, dammit…” I had to stop and suck wind. “Hellifino who you are.” He boomed, from close range. I was bent over trying not to throw up, and … Continue reading
Dragon Noir: snippet 9
You can find the earlier snippets here… Morning came far too early, after that late of a night. Ellie didn’t come in with the coffeepot as she often did, and not for the first time I wondered just how connected she was to the house, to know when entering our bedroom would be indiscreet. I … Continue reading
Dragon Noir: Snippet 8
You can find the other snippets here… First Marriage “I’d been told I’d die, after the elfshot. But hours turned into days turned into months… Mother was concerned about me, I’m sure. But she seemed more concerned that I would die and there would be no one left to carry on the Mulvaney line. Our … Continue reading
Dragon Noir: Snippet Seven
Continuing the War council meeting in the kitchen… You will find the other snippets here. And for the second time that night, jaws dropped around the table. He smirked, almost hidden under the voluminous beard. “I’m not always a hothead. Sometimes I leave that for the boy, here.” He gestured at me. “First, we must … Continue reading
Selecting and Breeding Chickens for Colonists
Originally posted on Mad Genius Club:
This is a guest post from Kathleen Sanderson, who just happens to be my mother. Since she taught me to read, I’m pretty sure she’s responsible for a lot of my contributions here! But last week in comments, chickens came up. Mom’s been raising chickens, goats, and various other…
Cedar Writes 