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Fireflies and Front Porches Old Tom reflects on his childhood memories while sitting on his grandmother's porch swing. He recalls his deep bond with Ginger, his childhood friend, and later wife, whom he neglected in pursuit of career success. After retiring, he returns home to reconnect with her, realizing that love and memories hold true value above material success.
The Weaponization of Everything: Why I Never Let My Characters Trust the Government with Alien Tech
The Weaponization of Everything: Why I Never Let My Characters Trust the Government with Alien Tech As a science fiction writer, I’ve built entire worlds around a single, unshakable rule: my characters never (and I mean never) turn over alien technology to the government. Not once. Not ever. And people ask me why. The answer is simple, and it’s rooted in something I’ve observed about the animal…
Back in My Young Man's Days: Have We Really Learned Anything?
There’s an old Max Bygraves song called “Back in My Young Man’s Days” that most of you have probably never heard of. Unless, of course, you happen to be an aficionado of Turner Classic Movies or music from that era. I am both, proudly, and perhaps a little wistfully. As I go about doing the things that men my age tend to do, my mind wanders. It wanders to the news of the day, to memories of the…
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Nothing But Time: A Story About What We Lose When We're Too Busy to Notice
There’s a particular kind of silence that fills a downtown apartment at 3 PM on a Tuesday. It’s not the peaceful quiet of a weekend morning or the contemplative hush of a late evening. It’s the silence of a man who suddenly has nowhere to be, and worse, no one waiting for him to arrive.This is where we meet Jack. The Weight of an Empty Calendar For forty-three years, Harold’s identity was…
What the Flock?
Why We’re Obsessing Over License Plate Readers While the Real Surveillance Happens in Our Pockets The Big Idea: Flock Safety cameras have become the villain of countless town hall meetings and Reddit threads. But while we argue about license plate readers on lampposts, we voluntarily carry the most sophisticated surveillance apparatus in human history, and feed it our lives, minute by minute.…
Are You A Witch?
. What the Bones Whisper: Meet the Bog Witch Who’s About to Change Everything 🖤🌿 Are you a witch? You might want to sit down before you answer that…There’s a girl in the bayou who talks to crows.Her name is Sarah Beaumont, and for fifteen years, the small town of Jefferson Davis has kept its distance from her. They whisper Swamp Witch behind cupped hands. They edge away in the locker room. They…
Investing in Our Youth: A Call for Change
I have been giving a lot of thought to the recent criminal trials in this country. Consider the Charlie Kirk trial, in which the defendant sits laughing in court with his lawyers, or the case of the child who killed another child at a track meet. Then I see the news, where we are trying to fix the world’s problems, and I note that we have brought in twenty million people from third-world…
Main Street Didn't Die of Natural Causes
When I wanted to use a mom-and-pop shop, I was chastised because they were more expensive than a big box store. The truth is that big box stores, and now companies like Amazon, are putting these folks out of business. When small towns turn into empty buildings and “antique shops,” you have yourself to blame. The Real Cost of “Saving” Money at Big Box Stores We’ve all been tempted by the lower…
If you could go back in time and leave yourself a message, what would it be?
We have all had that dream or thought, especially when we think of all the stupid things we did as kids. Some of us wonder how we survived it. While my book Echoes of Tomorrow deals with this prospect in a science-fictional way, we all know that time, at least at present, does not allow do-overs. The difference between knowledge and wisdom boils down to one question: Just because we can,…
Follow the Money The 1970s gas crisis was triggered by the OPEC oil embargo and America's growing reliance on foreign oil. President Carter's warnings about imminent oil depletion fueled conservation efforts and increased domestic production, though his predictions were ultimately inaccurate. The crisis highlighted the complexity of energy policies and government-market relations.
When Signals Travel One Way: Exploring HF Propagation on 7.185 MHz After a three-year hiatus, the author reconnected with ham radio on 7.185 MHz, enjoying conversations and sharing stories. They experienced asymmetrical propagation when calling a station in South Africa but not hearing it back. The author highlights the importance of antenna types and encourages others to engage with local ham radio groups
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Combatting Scam Calls: Protect Your Phone and Privacy Scam calls have transformed phones from essential communication tools to sources of frustration. Many people ignore unknown numbers due to the overwhelming volume of fraudulent calls, which often targets personal information. Despite existing legislation and technologies, the problem persists, prompting calls for stronger regulations and improved call-blocking technologies to restore trust in phone communication
The Social Media Paradox: Election Integrity and the Debate Over the SAVE Act The content discusses the dual nature of social media in public discourse and examines the SAVE Act, aimed at improving election security in the U.S. The act has sparked controversy over potential disenfranchisement versus ensuring voter eligibility, raising critical questions about election integrity, voter access, and efficient vote counting.
Exploring Digital Modes in Ham Radio The content discusses the growing interest in digital modes within ham radio, highlighting popular options like FT8, PSK31, and RTTY. It outlines essential components needed to engage in these modes, such as a transceiver, computer, and software. Digital modes are portrayed as transformative tools for communication and experimentation in amateur radio.
A Reflection on the Changing Soul of Amateur Radio The author reflects on the nostalgic aspects of amateur radio, particularly the significance of homebrew equipment and the camaraderie of Field Day events in the 1970s. However, concerns arise over declining membership in clubs, an aging demographic, and the shift towards digital modes that lack the personal touch of traditional communication. The question remains whether the spirit of amateur radio still thrives