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I don’t like to throw parties, because I’m afraid nobody will come, and if they do come, they will regret having done so. It was therefore with great trepidation that I scheduled not one, but two book launch parties earlier this month. Worst of all, for an introvert like me, I would be the center… Continue reading I am Humbled — Twice

It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, so I was particularly pleased when Kim noticed that ENJOYING THE RIDE, print version, is #1 for new releases in it’s category on Amazon, and the Kindle version is #5. Thank you to everyone who is supporting this project. You people are amazing! We had two unbelievable launch… Continue reading ENJOYING THE RIDE is the #1 New Release in its Category

At long last, my book is available for purchase. Currently, it can be found at Amazon, at CIA Café in South Portland, or directly from me if you’re in the neighborhood. More outlets coming… Currently, Amazon has both Kindle and Print versions. In a month or so, I expect to have an audio version available. For… Continue reading Available for sale — ENJOYING THE RIDE: Two Generations of Tragedy and Triumph

Sometimes we get ourselves in trouble, and sometimes all it takes is a few good men or women to help us get out.   Our friends from Cleveland came East for a visit last weekend. The nine of us decided to go on a booze cruise around Casco Bay. Booze and music, that is. I confirmed over… Continue reading A Few Good Men

Enjoying the Ride: Two Generations of Tragedy and Triumph will be published by an upstart company called Casco Bay Publishing, LLC. Okay, this will be their first book. Okay, this may be the only book they ever publish. Okay, Casco Bay Publishing is Kim and me. It’s something self-publishers do. It’s called an imprint, and… Continue reading Casco Bay Publishing

An oldie but a goodie: My Pet Peeves Click the video below, or click here.

The title question is not to be confused with the more common greeting “how are you?” Under no circumstances should you respond to “how are you?” as if the questioner gives a damn about your personal life. Acceptable responses are: “Good.” “Good, how are you?” “Fine, thank you.” or similar drivel By adding only one word… Continue reading How are you doing?

“Playing the disability card,” is a phrase that carries a vaguely negative connotation—like I’m getting away with something. Let’s examine that. There’s not just one disability card. There’s an entire deck of them. The Public Access Disability Card A couple of years ago I came up with an idea to improve wheelchair access to the… Continue reading Playing the Disability Card

Enjoying the Ride Two Generations of Tragedy & Triumph Mitch Sturgeon Details to follow.