The Man by Irving Wallace: A Visionary Novel of Its Time The first “adult book” I ever read was The Man by Irving Wallace. It’s a sprawling 788-page novel, written in 1964, about the first African-American President of the United States. … Continue reading
I just finished reading Infinite Tuesday, Michael Nesmith’s autobiography. For no particular reason, a song he wrote, “Some of Shelley’s Blues,” was stuck in my head. This led me to read his autobiography—I’m so glad I did. Although he’s best … Continue reading
On August 3, 2024, Former President Donald Trump reneged on a promise and announced he would skip the agreed-upon debate with Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, scheduled to air on ABC on September 10, 2024. Despite his decision, ABC … Continue reading
Dan Blocker: A Big Man Against Racism I’ve written before about white celebrities who were ahead of their time in being allies for the civil rights movement. Click on the names of Frank Sinatra, Mr. Rogers, and Betty White to … Continue reading
Harold Pie Keller – A Modest Hero Of Iwo Jima Harold “Pie” Keller was born on August 3, 1921, in Brooklyn, Iowa. He served as a United States Marine during World War II and became a part of one of … Continue reading