Monthly Archives: January 2017

Knock Knock. It’s Just the FBI– Updated

Posted on January 30, 2017 by kjw616

Based upon all the “excitement” at our airports this past weekend, I decided to look back at an older post, a reminder to some, but fresh for my newer readers. This was written almost eight months ago, and since then, … Continue reading →

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His Namesake on the Cover

Posted on January 26, 2017 by kjw616

There is a lot occurring in the nation and the world that is disconcerting to me, so I was happy when something happened during a recent play date with my young grandson. We were getting ready to enjoy a rigorous … Continue reading →

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Why I Joined the Movement

Posted on January 23, 2017 by kjw616

Saturday was the second time in my life I attended a rally, and this one was so much bigger than the one I went to nearly six years ago, which was to protest a local issue at the university. Saturday’s … Continue reading →

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After All These Years

Posted on January 19, 2017 by kjw616

I was watching a news show on television Tuesday night—The Rachel Maddow Show—and the introductory story mentioned that the Soviet Union used to have an official travel agency. That comment immediately got my attention, particularly when she stated that it was created … Continue reading →

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It Never Hurts to Ask

Posted on January 16, 2017 by kjw616

Over the years as I was assembling my father’s story, I had to rely on assistance from outsiders, since Dad was not around to fill in the many pieces himself. I was surprised that no one, despite some with quite … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway- Will it Work?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by kjw616

As I write this, it is 3:30 Sunday afternoon, the last day of my experiment with a Goodreads Giveaway. With just 11 ½ hours remaining, there are 785 people who have entered to win one of two copies of my … Continue reading →

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More Than Just a Liner for Your Birdcage

Posted on January 5, 2017 by kjw616

I am testing the waters of a Goodreads Giveaway as a means of increasing exposure to my book. Goodreads, for those not familiar with this website, is a place where one can explore the world of books. It is similar … Continue reading →

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I’m in Good Company

Posted on January 2, 2017 by kjw616

Four years ago, I assembled my bucket list, and as this is a new year, I decided to see how I am doing. After analyzing every item, I have decided that it needs a little tweaking. It needs to be … Continue reading →

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