Ethel Rohan, author of ‘Out of Dublin’ on Curt Rude's writing. "Overall, great writing style. Reminds me of Rushdie: internal, emotionally complicated, and dualistic. Delivered with a sensitivity and awareness that is underrated. In one word his work is Awesome!"
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Crazy World
Man, I've been waltzing around the world these last couple of months and have to say it's a big bad crazy world we all call home out there. Where do we start on our mission of discovery?
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Inspired
Every summer I spend time looking for America. Excited about writing possibilities. Please message me with ideas. I was hanging out in Ellsworth, Maine last year and boom, 'The Rainbow Flag Allegiance' happened.
Friday, July 29, 2022
Yellowstone
So I'm in Big Sky and it's like big money settles here to play. Then when a bear steals bird feed from the feeders it's time to 'do something about it'. So who's living in who's house? Also . . . while I've been running around America I can't uncover any signs of a a recession. I mean new houses going up and huge bus style campers pulling a boat and wait, another trailer full of four wheelers. Did I mention the five thousand dollar bikes hung on the last trailer. Call the cops. I mean somethings going on here. Right?
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Great Whites and Grizzles
North Atlantic Shark hits a seal off my bow to Grizzly Country up Paradise Valley. Exhilarating without a doubt. Hope this summer finds you hammering on this thing called life.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Oh C'mon Man
We can do it. Conserve. Walk to work. Ride a bike. Canoe and leave the outboard at home. Carpool. Give up golf (for just a year) and hike in State Parks. Read Noam Chompsky. Form groups to identity mechanisms of conservation. One direction complaining makes us look - oh so - entitled. While I'm at it. Airline numbers are down due to less flights which is benefiting the environment. Here's a novel idea . . . with money saved we could make donations to the people of Urkraine.
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Pride Flag on Deer Isle
Monday, July 4, 2022
LGBT versus Russia
I see the LGBT community is supporting Ukraine against the dark forces of Mother Russia. Your bravery shall never be questioned.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Experiance
They do it over and over. Writers who never were cops write story after story about police officers. John Sanford anyone?
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Lawn Mowing
So I'm asked in Wisconsin how we can survive the gasoline crunch. I know . . . stop mowing grass. It'll help. Right?
Monday, June 27, 2022
And in Todays World
Reading could be our only hope. Check this out from Turkey.
ISTANBUL — Istanbul's LGBTQ Pride organizers say more than 360 people were detained by police Sunday following a ban on all Pride events. Kaos GL, a leading LGBTQ rights organization, said all detained were being freed Monday after dealing with the police.
Friday, June 24, 2022
And so
as I was saying . . . lawyers are paid to take up a side. Ain't about right or wrong. Its about a position. So now some are wondering about Roe being over-turned.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Time To Read
With all this Pride Flag Thing happening pick up The Rainbow Flag Allegiance and understand. Really understand with it's all about.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Book Tour
Headed to the Atlantic. Will keep ya posted on the daily grind. Nothing back from Stephen King yet. Would love a couple of minutes with him. Hey Mister King, want company on one of your strolls? Free book in it for you! Otherwise . . . If I don't see you in the Future, I'll see ya in the Pasture.
Monday, June 6, 2022
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The Common Sense of The Thing
If I had a toy I loved more than any other toy . . . I'd get rid of it pronto, if it was suddenly used to kill unarmed men, women and children. Enough said?
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Driftless Bookstore - Viroqua Wisconsin
Great community, great vibe and readers galore. Rain came but didn't stay. Broke a glass, but otherwise a great time. This place is full of music, guest authors and did I say questions? "How did you know I was a reader?" "What was the best book you've read?" and "Everyone is Special." from Coon Valley.
Friday, May 27, 2022
Ukraine
Met a film maker and a man off the frontlines in Ukraine yesterday. Sobering. I was told . . . "War takes it out of you". Gotta te...
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February 15, 2017 at 5:30 PM You the dog. What do you think needs to be done with the Terrorists? Reply We have got to truly understa...
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As a war like nation, the U.S. is always declaring war on drugs, terrorism, Iraq and-and-and. Gotta agree with this writer yesterday from c...
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Why write a book? There any money in it? I didn't do it for the money. As a former cop I wasn't ready to just fade away. I have a ...
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Pro Trump Curt? During the campaign Trump was criticized for his comment about not accepting the outcome of the election if he lost. Now ...
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'As Always Anonymous' posted the following question on my blog the other day . . . I'm posting it here cause it could be import...
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Long career in policing, with a desire to share, has resulted in my putting together an effort titled ' People Shooter '. It's ...
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I have to admit to being confounded at times by arguments and different viewpoints as opposed to mine. I mean, having your life threatened, ...
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Double click and it just may land in your mailbox. Ebay Or wait a tick. If you live in Minnesota you can find it in your Library. ...
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Okay so the commercial pans over all kinds of select foods, salmon and cuts of beef and a lady says "My dog is a part of our family so...
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For 30+ years I waltzed around the nasty side of human nature. I studied it. I was at the National academy just after Jodie Foster was the...
