Reinstate Officer Kristen Bantle for Steamboat Springs

So get this . . . Officer Kristen Bantle is a well-thought of officer on the Steamboat Springs Police Dept. She has been charged with attempting to influence a public servant by Sheriff Garrett Wiggins. This charge steams back to 2013. Nothing is currently being released because it's all hush hush as the system attempts to squash her but good.

I've been hearing from the good citizens about concerns regarding the good old boys club. Apparently Bantle didn't fit into this mold. Lets just say Officer Bantle is a speaker of the truth that the players in The System do not appreciate. Let's also say she is one of my hero's and should be a part of the effort to provide better policing in a community that badly needs improvements. Remember this name . . . Officer Bantle and hope to god she runs for Sheriff come the next elections,

The following link is provided for those naysayers who felt JusThis or Brand of Justice were not plausible.

Open Letter To The City Of Steamboat Springs

March 30 · 

Wizards, Travelers and Colorado

Many thanks for those of you who showed up. I'm out of books but hope to have some on hand before hitting Boulder. Absolutely loved the Library with its Coffee Shop and view of the Yampa. Fun running to stand in it least we forget our all important childhoods.

Let's recap.

1. Where does your inspiration come from? It springs out of my life experiences.
2. How did you write stories before they started really happening? I could see it coming easily enough. I'd been involved in law enforcement in one capacity or another since 1979. When the officers started embracing the military model and gave up on community based policing Ferguson and on and on started happening. The New York Times is reporting New York is settling the Eric Garner case for 5.9 million. Ouch! How's that for an admission that the cops done choked that man to death? on the sidewalks of The Big Apple?
3. Why is all of this happening now? The song remains the same but technology has evolved . . . as in cameras . . . for the masses. Check out the murder of Walter Scott and the initial actions of the officer as he tosses a taser near the body. Think of what would have happened if no video was available.
4. You writing another book? You bet! I've found a passion for social fiction. I've served and protected in a prior life and now carry on the tradition, the life choice to be a part of the solution. To see it for what it is and to hit it with the plain and simple truth.
5. Have you read any good books lately? Just finished Carry On, Warrior by Glennon Melton. Man is she involved in the truth of the matter. After coming clean about issues in her life she had to come to terms with the dreaded social condemnation of her past. People are basically unable to talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to issues of forgiveness. Carry on Glennon, You're worth it,

I address you all tonight for who you truly are: wizards, mermaids, travelers, adventurers, and magicians. You are the true dreamers.  Brian Selznick

A Picture and the Wisdom of Marie Lu

Marie Lu said it best . . . Each day means a new twenty-four hours. Each day means everything's possible again. You live in the moment, you die in the moment, you take it all one day at a time. 

Life with The Swine

Jeez . . . just think, I let Artimus out (she'd be the dog) and Rudy got to licking my toe (that'd be the pink pig). Truffles was just tagging along keeping an eye on things. The Rancher was somewhat put out with the pigs greeting me on the doorstep until laughter overtook the whole thing. It is what it is and everyday is a gift whether it involves a pig on the step or a enormous Elk on the road. I managed to miss it (The Elk).

By the way as per one of my last post, I followed my own advice and didn't attempt to get Rudy to dance.

The Desert

Well readers . . . I'm headed into the heat and have no idea about the ability of communicating with you folks. I'll make attempts at posting from the isolation of sand, heat and more sand.

Just encase ya were wondering . . . Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.  

This Just In

Finished the 2nd book. AWESOME!!!!!! VERY well written Curt. First time I've read a book like that. Loved it from beginning to end!!! Great job. Can't wait to see what's next!!!!

Think About It

So We Found It - So There!

Longtime a coming. I'm on a bike trail pounding out the miles. Bridge is out. I'm lost with my wife in no time. Long story short, Caroline gives us green tea and Grant her husband runs us to the next town in his pick-up. This after we toured their lovely home, they're working on.

While leaving this town with threatening weather and such we ask Barb for directions. She later catches up to us on the highway and spirits us to our destination. Just to be kind. She told us how she assisted an injured owl.

I was hit with the fact there plenty of good going on all the time to combat them ol' evil headlines.
‎Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning... Anyone can start over and make a new ending. 

Shame on Humanity for Spawning The Islamic State

What gives? Beheadings, Crucifixions, Stonings and Burning folks alive? Where is the UN when they are needed most? Where is the reason for followers to jump on this bandwagon? Nope, we gotta be missing something here.

Odds and Sods

I've been asked when the next story is going to be released. It's out of my control. The story is told but folks in the biz are having a shot at it now.

Latest thoughts on JusThis . . . Finished the first book. Like how it took a turn, completely different than what I expected. Started the 2nd one. 

Just Me and Some Great Afghanistan Food

Man I gotta tell ya . . . they eat well in the Middle East. Lots of lamb, yogurt and spices. The Kebabs are to die for. The spices are always fresh. Afghanistan has a national dish, Kabuli Pulao topped with raisins, carrots and pistachios. It's something else. Goat is also served kinda like pulled pork. I loved it all. Notice everybody declined to be photographed with that American. Oh well . . . it's a tough job but someone has to do it.

Strange Times

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is cooling his heels headed to death row. Since Adam Lanza killed 20 unarmed, helpless kids and staff in Sandy Hook . . . There have been 72 mass shootings in America, the land of the brave. Micheal Slager used his police powers to gun down an unarmed man. Now Dylann Roof wants to be somebody in the headlines and bravely (NOT) goes into a church and kills 9 to make it into the news big-time.

Currently there are screams for the Confederate Flag to come down. What about the mechanism of death? Oh wait . . . the founding fathers gave us the right to run around armed to the teeth. For a second there I thought it was about money, big money, purchasing the silence of our elected officials and pushing its agenda.

Gosh . . . are you proud to be an American where at least we are free to be killed anywhere at anytime?

Running 4 Office

I've been approached to run for a School Board. Apparently something like 380 graduates with a 72 dropping out isn't cutting it. Some find high taxes and one cover up after another as not appealing either. Me for Mayor? I'm to truthful for politics. The way I glob-trot I'd never be able to get it done either. Thanks for the kind requests though. Another book? You bet! I've left the names out below to protect the guilty . . .

I added my most recent Book Review.

Well, I'm 1/2 way thru the first book. I have to say, I was not expecting the story as it is, but having a lot of fun reading it. I'm a reader of every type of book so I'm never too surprised and love reading books from writers I've met along the way. I have always respected you as a person and now as a writer. Keep up the great work!!!

Austin people just blow my mind again...you and Bob need to get together for a long chat...this story is a good one and after tomorrow might even be better..do you have any dirt on T. L. and not the Doctor one...oh the L. family of Austin or a R. B.? are you sure you dont want to run for mayor or have peggy take over as principal at ellis??? is there a new book yet?

Madness, Reasoning and No turning Back

Jose' Rizel said it all when he uttered . . . "One only dies once, and if one does not die well, a good opportunity is lost and will not present itself again."  The only thing for certain is we are what are past experiences have made us. Live and learn as they say. You'll be better for it.

Man I am whipped but on a mission of understanding . . . Is you IS or Is you Ain't  my friend?  Where in the hell are you as all I get from you  are confusing emails. I guess since you have left the past behind and are living in the future that would not allow you to be with a real published historian. Patience, I plan therefore I am. Some places are not communication savvy for that I am certain. 

Listen, Learn and be Empathetic

Question regarding a recent Post . . . I've been having breakfast with the Iranians

What the hell does this mean???????????????????

I listened between bites of naan and a yogurt drink. They have their New Year in the summer. Interesting but all folks have their own perspective on issues. One must always consider the source.

Just Made it to an Internet Cafe

I see it's the same old - same old in the land of the brave and free. The Police and the Policed are fighting it out. Oh well, I told you so! Good to be back.

Mike Adams

Very good read. This guy, Mike Adams has a way with words. I loved this story. Check this out, it's free baby and someone once said nothing his free. Read this, love it and then think, jeez, Curt told me so. Proud of you Mike.

The Fire House Horses of Centre North

John Cheever nailed It

This quote about sums it up for me. Making some sense over all the chaos with a couple of 'social fiction' stories.

Fiction is art and art is the triumph over chaos… to celebrate a world that lies spread out around us like a bewildering and stupendous dream. 

John Cheever

American novelist John Cheever (born May 27, 1912) was not a good student in high school. His grades were extremely poor, but he channeled the negative experience into writing. The result, a short story called Expelled, was published when Cheever was 18. 

My Cop Trainers

Ended my give and take trainers this morning. Great ideas and concepts tackled. I hope our time together makes a difference.

Sample of Questions . . .

1. We can drive and text because we are trained. You are trained? Where did you receive the training? Are you certified? Well no but . . . Well no not but. You are of the law and not above it my friend.
2. Your books tell it the way it is but do you think people need to know? I wouldn't have written them if I had any doubts. My books counter all the BS on TV that put undue burdens on cops. the good ones and the bad ones.
3. Are you for us (Cops) or against us? I'm for good honest decent cops who realize they are not perfect and go to work to do their best.
4. How come you think you know it all? Because I couple 30+ years with top notch training.

I finished up with my own question. Just think . . . today the worst cop in the world is putting on a uniform and reporting for duty. Do you want to be that cop?

Pedal Pub, off-duty cops and the Long Arm of the Law

So some are havin' fun and now they face felonies. Whatever happened to having a sense of humor?You know what? tossing water ballons is funny, not a felony. Screw the off-duty cops who got wet. Oh, and the . . . 'I got shot in the face with a water gun and was blinded.' Yeah right, I was born at night but not last night. Shame on Pedal Pub for forgetting how to laugh.

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