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Patreon Patrons
I have recently created a Patreon page, where I will be posting about my works-in-progress, and indeed sharing draft chapters as things move forward.
I want to express my deepest thanks to those who have joined the Gold Level of my noble Patrons.
Bradley Rader
Category Archives: Personal
Personal Archeology
I recently came to the decision to give up the storage unit I’ve been renting, basically because I can’t afford it at present. After finally getting current on my payments to the storage company, I began the process of moving … Continue reading
An Evening at the Magic Castle
One of the most enticing landmarks in Hollywood is the Magic Castle. In the neighborhood of the famous Chinese Theatre, the Magic Castle sits on the hillside smiling over the area (though not so high on the hill as the … Continue reading Continue reading
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Tagged Coleman Luck, Friends, Jeopardy!, Magic Castle, Richard Turner
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Father’s Day
My father died in 1991. He was 77 and had been diagnosed with a form of Alzheimer’s about six months earlier, although the doctor suspected that, since Dad was an intelligent man, he had been masking the symptoms for a … Continue reading
My Christmas Ritual
(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I was watching my usual morning television (Good Morning, America) and caught a “Christmas preparation” commercial that nearly broke my heart. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but it did make me very sad. I don’t … Continue reading
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The Aristocracy of Numbers
(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I’m just indulging in musing on certain types of numbers, here. These are not reflections of great research, comparative study, or objective consideration. What I have to say springs entirely from a subjective view point. What … Continue reading
Reading of Dragons
(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I like dragons. I collect dragons, but only if they are interesting looking – I’m not particularly fond of overly cutesy ones (although a do have a couple that might fit this category) or that are … Continue reading
Mind Mapping — What??
(Originally posted on LiveJournal) So I got this email today from a software supplier I’ve used in the past. One of those “new product” promotional emails. I didn’t mind that – I had after all indicated I was willing to … Continue reading
Surprises of Nature
(Originally posted on LiveJournal) It’s been raining here in Los Angeles the last two days, off and on. Today, there was even a bit of thunder (and lightning, I assume) during the daytime. Between that and the damp chill, it … Continue reading
Adventures in Chocolate
(Originally posted on LiveJournal) Recently an online friend posted about encountering an upscale chocolate bar flavored with chili flavor. At first, I thought this bizarre, but the more I considered it and the history of chocolate, the more reasonable the … Continue reading
Enthusiasm For Storytelling
(Originally posted on LiveJournal) I occasionally coach other writers, especially those taking beginning steps. One of my rules of thumb is that if the person has a passion for story, they can eventually learn the craft — if they are … Continue reading
