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.
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Friday, September 4, 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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
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
Friday, August 7, 2015
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.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Monday, August 3, 2015
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.
Gotta love it.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
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
Also wasn't a surprise to see what has been transpiring regarding Officer Bantle. Confederacy of Dunces in Action
Friday, July 17, 2015
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.
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.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
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.
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.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
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.
Let's recap.
- Where does your inspiration come from? It springs out of my life experiences.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Monday, July 13, 2015
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.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
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.
Just encase ya were wondering . . . Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
Monday, July 6, 2015
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!!!!
Friday, July 3, 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
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.
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