Monthly Archives: February 2011

Draft Synopsis of ‘As The Crow Flies.’

This is an one-page synopsis Draft for my next novel, As The Crow Flies. It’s about 30% too long. What can I cut and not lose the story flow for you? Also, this is an early draft and I’m soliciting all suggested corrections, grammar, etc. You cannot hurt my feelings: I’m committed to constant improvement. Fifteen-year-old Nancy Lou Cotten arrives …

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Fri. Feb. 18

The Battle of the Dragon and the Yellow Jacket A note for Sat. Feb. 19 Today is a special day of remembrance. It’s the birthday of my friend, Ricky Gallien. His family and thousands of friends still miss him… and always will. On this day, I want to relate one of the finest and funniest stories he ever told: It …

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“You’re the Man!”

Today’s Quote: “A friend is a present you give to yourself.”  -Robert Louis Stevenson Lord, thank you for the wealth of friends you’ve given. Amen. You’re the Man (From Deep Roots, by Curt Iles) I’d never heard of the Broken Wings Award until recently. I haven’t met helicopter pilot Edwin Steve Coleman, one of the few two-time winners of the …

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Thur. Feb. 10

Today’s Proverb: “Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.” -Proverbs 10:4 Today’s Quote:  “Enough is as good as a feast.” -John Heywood Unused Power Manuel “Curt” Green was one of those country men who had never been anywhere, nor desired to, until World War I broke out. He traveled across, as he called it, “The Big Pond” …

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Wed. Feb. 8 Melons, Bears, Lions, and Giants

Quote for the day: “To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.”  -Sallust Today’s Proverb (Wisdom says…)  I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me. Proverbs 8:17 Melons, Lions, Bears, and Giants “God is preparing you for what He has prepared for you.” -Corrie Ten Boom There’s an …

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Saturday, Feb. 5

Someone asked me recently,“Do you still have your can of Baptist Beer?” Sure I do. Scroll down to see a photo of it. Read below for the full story.   Baptist Beer It’s lunchtime at The City of Hope. It is the first Saturday after Katrina.  Our evacuees have been with us for six days now and we are getting …

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Wed.Feb. 2 Being Generous

Thoughts on Generosity… Matt Farmer’s Barn   It is the first Sunday we’ve had church since Rita.  Much of our community is still scattered over four states but many are returning home to clean up.  Most homes are still without electricity and water pressure is only now beginning to build up for use. Our attendance is small today but there …

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