Here’s a sneak peek at the cover of Bonk’s Bar, my next novel.
It’s amazing how well the designer captured many of the elements of the story in such a small place. Yes, there are spicy crabs and poker games in the story, not to mention Russian mobsters, live music, and a brawl or two. I love this cover. Let me know what you think. See my website for the first chapter. More info about the release of the book is coming soon.
Whatever your taste in politics, you have to give the Diario (one of Aruba’s daily newspapers) credit. They do a great job poking fun at the politicians here on the island. Here is a classic example of their work.
You have to know a little about the goings-on here but suffice it to say that most every day the Diario cartoonist takes a swipe at politicians and others. His characters are smartly drawn and the words he gives them are nothing short of witty and many times more poignant than would be expected. It’s got to be a challenge to be that creative every day.
All in good fun!
Bon dia from Aruba.
The people occupying positions in the United States Federal Government are acting much like King George III. After some dithering, the following post was made by another precursor to what we know now as a “blog.” It was the town crier of Philadelphia, circa 4 July 1776. Here’s what was said in case you missed it. Please read carefully.
In particular, I draw your attention to the following:
“He has refused his assent to laws most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”
“He has obstructed the administration of justice by refusing his assent for laws establishing judiciary powers.”
“He has erected a multitude of new offices.”
“FOR IMPOSING TAXES ON US WITHOUT OUR CONSENT.”
If any more explanation is required… forget it.
In light of recent actions by the people currently holding positions of power in the United States Federal Government, I humbly ask readers of this blog to take a moment to read this document, originally posted on the earliest of blogs (namely a stout tree in the Boston area circa 1773).
Replace the term “Tea Consignee” with “the United States Congress and President.” There you have it, what must be done with the pretenders who are doing everything they can to ruin what was once the greatest nation to grace this earth.
(As a side note, remember that Benjamin Franklin, the first and finest American yet to walk this same earth, insisted that the tea destroyed during the Boston Tea Party be paid for. Several merchants went to Lord North, then Britain’s Prime Minister and offered to pay the damages. Lord North declined the offer. Thus, the die had been cast with regard to the future of the Colonies.)
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