Independence Day: Hot Men Who Dressed Funny

SLIGHTLY OFF THE MARK

 

            We have a holiday coming up that many refer to as the Fourth of July, also known as Fireworks and Cookout Day. Its proper name is Independence Day, in that it’s the anniversary of the day thirteen of England’s New World colonies declared they wanted to be their own separate countries. (Canada opted out.)

            Then, as soon as they became separate countries, they un-separated and became the United States.

            Only about a third of the population really wanted to be independent; another third kinda liked being part of the most powerful empire in the world, and the last third just didn’t care one way or another, as long as they were left alone. In other words, people haven’t changed much from then to now.

           

( This whole thing came about because a bunch of people who dressed funny sat in an un-air conditioned room during a heat wave, and decided they were upset about just about everything. This is why riots usually begin in the summer, people. )

skunked again!

My TV interview has been postponed again, until sometime next week, because of the busy news cycle. Darned Egyptians! I'll keep you posted.

Storm Chaser Shorts Nominated

My short story collection, Storm Chaser Shorts, has been nominated for best short story collection in the 2013 Festival of Words virtual book fair. All it needs is … you to vote for it! Voting requires registration, but it’s pretty easy – and you can ignore the ad material that comes at the end, even though at first glance it seems to be part of the registration process. Here’s the link to the short story choices:

 

http://www.efestivalofwords.com/vote-here-for-2013-best-short-story-collection-t397.html

 

There’s a line near the top of the page that allows you to register, log in, and see the other choices in the contest. And if you haven’t had a chance to check out my collection, take a peak here:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Storm-Chaser-Shorts-ebook/dp/B008A8099Q/ref=sr_1_4_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372931515&sr=1-4