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About debooker

A brief (and somewhat ambiguous) biography. One hundred words, more or less, about David Booker might include the following: though lost in the cosmos without a compass, he has nonetheless managed to find his way into middle age. As to what he will do now that he is there is still a matter of speculation. He often seeks guidance from his youthful daughter as he alternately approaches and retreats from the slow expansion of his waistline and the slow collapse of Western Civilization as he knows it. He hopes the two will reach a libration (or libation) point and he will creep into old age with some dignity and clothes intact.

The death of ignorance

We shall die a death of ignorance Hurling epithets instead of wonder. We shall die a death of ignorance Full of bluster and decanted blunder. We shall die a death of ignorance With our children rent asunder. We shall die … Continue reading

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The passion of dry weather

Sun consumes the sky. Earth’s belly bulges with fire. Night weeps empty tears.

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Elephant from Nantucket

There once was an elephant from Nantucket whose trunk was so long he could suck it. With full force it went in, bending time and again. Until election day, he’s just stuck with it.

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Killer Nashville, August 23 – 26, 2012

[Editor's note: I have attended two Killer Nashville conferences and can say there is plenty to see and do and learn, even if what you write is not strictly thriller, suspense or mystery. To be clear, I have no stake … Continue reading

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Unkempt

A quiet moment: My thoughts about you gather. Unkempt, lost what ifs.

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Writing Tip Wednesday: Tone those saggy middles

[Editor's note: the essay below is taken from an e-mail newsletter sent out by the writer Bruce Hale. you can find his web site at: http://www.brucehalewritingtips.com/. You can also sign up for his e-newsletter at that site. Each electronic newsletter … Continue reading

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CarToonsday: The Prince and the doughnut

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The question

The question begets the answer.

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The Kibitzer and The Kidd, part 8

[Editor's note: Parts 1 - 7 of The Kibitzer and the Kidd are available by clicking on "Kidd" or "Kibitzer" in the tag section. This is science fiction western with more than dollop of humor and satire.] 888888 The Kibitzer … Continue reading

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Rattles

The garden wall leans. The wind rattles old vines as the cold chains my heart.

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