Moorhead Here I Come

Looking forward to It Today! We can learn together.

Some Where Texas

You're up . . . Time to finish that Novel. I'm guessing the statue is Sam Houston. This Great Couple came into my life because of Writing. She has pinned a story utilizing cats as characters. How cool is that?

PR Problem and I'm Not Talking about Whataburger

'We don't serve police': Why officers turned away from Whataburger

Two police officers say they were denied service at the popular southern fast-food chain in Lewisville, Texas because they work in law enforcement. Does this represent a growing sentiment against the police?

If I was a cop today I'd be really careful where I ordered a burger . . . ya never know what could be included with your purchase.

The Justice System Equals No Common Sense

Come on . . . really . . . is'nt it 'bout time ya talked to your kids? This did not have to happen . . . the kid showed the cops his cell, really cause he thought he was cooperating.

Click Away

So Flappers Read?

Probably the same for texting . . . don't read and drive but if you're gonna . . . make it a good book! Oh wait . . . she's parked.

My Inspiration . . . Officer James Frascatore

The story of how the "System' protects our 'Heroes' has been told. JusThis and Brand of Justice tell the tale of our 'heroes' run amok. Oh well . . . the the beatings continue.

Click & Gasp

Back To The Truth

Saavedra summed up my intentions best . . . The truth may be stretched thin, but it never breaks, and it always surfaces above lies, as oil floats on water.

Message Away

Email me, or drop me a line and we can tackle the current issues . . . from the death of truth to the celebration of life. Running around Detroit can be a means to pulling down the facade. More on this later . . . I have many miles to roam. You haunting Chicago Mr Mike? Let me know . . . perhaps we could get together. 

Question by way of email.

What no comments about black lives matters and we need to fry the cops in bacon?

This angst in my opinion is the direct result in a fall off of community based policing and the introduction of military tactics. Once different actions were caught on video and played out to the masses, man, the world swerved to where I said it was going to in previous posts going back, what, two years. We have come to the stunning realization that yes, cops ain't perfect hero fodder. The police are human . . . no ones perfect . . . thus the police aren't perfect. I pointed it out in my books. It is what it is and many thanks for the question.

Curt went over the Mountain to see what he could . . .

Well I climbed into the Rockies and bumped into this gal who runs the Houston Texans Charities. Real fun spirit doing big-time good for her community. That would be a JJ Watt signed cap by the way.

Flying a Kite with the Author of 'Skull Session'

Man it's plenty windy on the island of Vinylhaven in the north Atlantic. Dan Hecht was a talented guitarist until, as he told me, he hurt his hand. He headed to the University of Iowa and was schooled in the fine art of writing. He also can fly one mean kite. I mean he had the thing up 900 feet. No small feat. We are in the process of running a wish up the line. A wish for continued success of 'Brand of Justice'. Haven't read the book yet, Dan, but will, and let you know what I think.

Ashley Madison

Those of you who have read JusThis aren't really surprised are ya? I got a kick outta the bit of concern relating to the number of Minnesota Government Employees hanging out on the site. I mean . . . JusThis explained the Ashley Madison phenomenon look before it was in the Headlines and what the ramifications well be.

More than 36 million accounts have apparently been hacked and an estimated  15,000 were traced back to government and military e-mail addresses. One dozen accounts ended in “state.mn.us.” That doesn’t mean the addresses are legitimate.

Story Regarding Minnesotans and Ashley Madison

Message from 'Arab Friend"

I've somehow managed to lose your email. I've been on the road. Could you please contact me? We need to talk. Your message was . . . how should I say . . . somewhat startling. More need to know of your plight.

Running for Heroin Addicts

Hey, I ran and managed to keep up with a young gal all gussied up in running gear. I wanted to do something for all them folks who lost their battle with heroin addiction. A 5K is tough stuff for a fella who hangs out with his keyboard. I wonder if the ambulance was following me just in case.

This from a reader of the blog . . .

I just called this 800 number advertising an exercise machine saying call to get the body you want. They didnt have jennifer aniston no madonna no meg ryan. Nothing. Lol im in on the plane

Gotta love it.

Bob Ross as seen on The Weather Channels 'Prospector' Series.

Bob had all kinds of stories about Mines and Dynamite and Gold and and and . . . Now I can rest assured them stories of mines in Brand of Justice were on the mark. And you thought it was fiction! Great meeting up with ya Bob. Email me, you want company crawling around them mines.  

And The Song Remains The Same

Wasn't hard to see this coming. There're back!

Also wasn't a surprise to see what has been transpiring regarding Officer Bantle. Confederacy of Dunces in Action

Chief Joel Rae and Deputy Bob Delvalle well be back . . .

Allegations have been well presented. The good ol' boys club will survive. No worries. An improvement plan will be tendered (for the Chief and his partner in crime) and a good officer, Kristine Bantle will be dealt with. She has to be silenced. I heard you good folks but in the end  . . . ultimately apathy will strike her down. Shame. She was well plugged in, from what I heard from you folks at the library. She was a Liason, she presented well at a graduation, she was the right person but end the end . . . apathy will do her in. No one well ask their elected officials why. No one will remember how good she was for her community.

I know the charges haven't been released yet, but I'm about reading between the lines, before the system gleefully protects the bad ones and does in the good. Now it's off to Telluride. 

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