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author of Since You Went Away, Chat, Connect, Crash, & Live ’Til I Die

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A lot of people don’t realize this book is written by a Republican, for Republicans. I was a registered Republican for 34 years. A Republican who wasn’t afraid to vote for a Democrat when that candidate better represented my values. A Republican who wasn’t afraid to switch parties when I finally realized the GOP had once and for all abandoned its foundations in classical liberalism. (Yes, that’s right, “liberal” was a term originally associated with Republicans.) The senior official who wrote “A Warning” values small government, individual liberty, fiscal conservatism, and a strong military. Clearly a dyed-in-the-wool Republican. And you know what this measured, intelligent, well-written insider’s account of the current administration says about the Trump presidency? Donald Trump is anything but conservative. Leaving aside the plethora of salacious details related to Trump’s complete lack of a moral compass, consider the fact that the U.S. federal budget has *increased* every year of the Trump presidency (it decreased every year of the Obama presidency). Small government you say? And our national debt? Under the Trump presidency, it has grown by *trillions* to an *all-time high* of $22 trillion. Numbers don’t lie. These are indisputable facts. Never mind that Trump promised to *eliminate* America’s debt during his presidential campaign. As stated by the senior Trump official who wrote this book, “Conservatives should view this as complete and utter betrayal.” Intelligent people are willing to admit when they’ve made a mistake. Are there any intelligent people left in the GOP who will read this book? If you’re someone who voted for Trump in 2016, I challenge you to read “A Warning” before you vote for him again in 2020. #AWarning #Anonymous

Stayed close to home on my walk this morning (b/c ice) which gave me a chance to admire the “bird lady statue” between Brookside Blvd. & the Trolley Trail. She is Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, and for some mysterious reason people in the neighborhood like to leave little birds at her feet. The birds are more plentiful in summertime but I think they look pretty covered in snow, don’t you? #morningwalk #kcneighborhoods

Bringing In A Brand New Year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ #happyfuntimes

As an #indieauthor since 1995 I LOVED the #indieartist story behind #DolemiteIsMyName. Fanfuckingtastic movie. “Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.” — #EddieMurphy as Rudy. Keep fuckin’ up those motherfuckers. #indiepublishing 👊🏻

Petsitting this big galoot 🐶💕 #christmasvacation #grandpup #denverindenver #Berner #BerneseMountainDog

The Good Shepherd by Icelandic writer Gunnar Gunnarsson tells the story of a man named Benedict who risks his life to round up other people’s sheep in the Icelandic highlands during Advent, the darkest time of winter. It’s based on the true story of a man (also named Benedict) who braved the harsh Icelandic elements to search for livestock around Christmastime. Originally published in 1936, The Good Shepherd is an Icelandic favorite to cozy up with in the dark nights of December leading up to the Christmas holiday. #GunnarGunnarsson #TheGoodShepherd #IcelandicWriters #ChristmasBooks #ChristmasReads #IcelandicVacation #ReykjavikBookstoreFind #VacationBookshopping #SuitcaseFullOfBooks

On a cold winter night I like to treat myself to a warm matcha latte which makes me feel all cozy inside. 🎄 🍵 1 heaping tsp matcha whisked well in 1/4 c hot water 🍵 1/2 c warm coconut almond milk 🍵 a few drops liquid stevia 🍵 1/2 c frothed milk 🍵 1 sprinkle sanding crystals #matchalatte #winterevening #afterworktreat

The most charming & chill bookstore opened in Kansas City recently. Wise Blood Books’ curated selection features used & new books integrated (not separated!) & organized by category. I’ll be back. #WiseBloodBooks #WiseBloodKC #KCbookstore #indiebookstore #bibliophile #bookaholic #bookstagram #lovetoread

Fascinating read by former VA Secretary David Shulkin, who served under both Obama and Trump. If you care about veterans you should read this book. #ItShouldntBeThisHardToServeYourCountry #DavidShulkin #VASecretary #VA #VeteransAffairs #veterans #publicservants #nonfiction #biography #politicalmemoir #autobiography #veteransissues #memoir #lovetoread #bookstagram

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Since You Went Away, Part Three: Summer

Since You Went Away, Part Three: Summer Nan McCarthy (Rainwater Press, 2019) 216 pages F I C T I O N School’s out but the Mahoney family’s summer is anything but…

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