Paperless: Minimalism
I think it was more than twenty years ago that the idea of going paperless first surfaced in my head. The thought that we could get everything scanned into the computer and that I could get rid of the stacks…
Reader’s World – Small Business Saturday
If you are going to take part in the Thanksgiving shopping holiday, I have a suggestion for you: Buy some books! This coming Saturday, 28 Nov 2015, Reader’s World in Lee’s Summit is having a Small Business Saturday event and…
Writers of the Wheat
I am looking forward to the Writers of the Wheat Literary Festival taking place this coming weekend, 7 Nov 2015. It will be a gathering of a number of authors from across the state of Kansas and will take place at…
Owin #61 — A meeting in the kitchen
Check out the start of the series. The next morning, Owin gave D’mir a message for Arn and another for Arn to pass on to Denton. D’mir did not indicate how long it would take for the messages to be…
Movie Review: The Martian
Last week I went to see The Martian, which was the movie based on the book by Andy Weir. As I mentioned in my review of the book, I really loved the story. It is science with a sarcastic attitude—a…
Lansing Fall Festival
Saturday, 10 Oct 2015, I will be at Lansing’s Fall Festival, location 7. It looks to be a nice day and there will be quite a few vendors and even a stage. If you are in the area, come out…
Owin #60 — A place to stay
Check out the start of the series. Gwen fixed a quick meal that helped Owin feel a little life and energy return to his body. After they had eaten, Tain leaned toward Owin. “You got any money?” Owin nodded his…
Great bookstore! – Reader’s World
Lee’s Summit is a bit of a drive for myself, but yesterday I stopped in Reader’s World of Lee’s Summit for a book signing of a fellow author, James Young (check out his new book Collisions of the Damned, an alternate…
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
I have just started watching some anime. I will admit that when I was younger, I never saw the appeal, preferring more westernized cartoons to the eastern style of animation. Recently, I have started to change my mind and have…
Event: We’re Still Batman Day
Heading over to the We’re Still Batman Day. It is from 1000-1800 (6pm) at Elite Comics. Come on out and experience a mini-con! 11842 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, Kansas 66210 To borrow from the facebook event: A huge all day…