Written: August, 2009 in London, U.K. Occurred: Summer, Late 1980s/Early 1990s in Oregon House, CA When I was growing up in Oregon House, I often used to go riding around on my Predator BMX bike with my friends Pat and Shane (who had similar bicycles). Like most boys we would seek out excitement and go … Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal
The Maidu
For those of you that don’t know, the Maidu were a Native American tribe that once occupied an area encompassing Oregon House… Maidu communities varied with the topography. In the foothills, the Feather, American, Yuba and other smaller streams flow through deep narrow canyons. Permanent settlements were usually on the ridges that separate the parallel … Continue reading
Extreme Popsicle Injuries
The below is a bloody napkin. The blood is mine. And below, dear readers, you see an innocent looking popsicle… Yes, it looks harmless indeed – tempting and delicious even, particularly on a hot day. But, I assure you that danger is very present in this scene. The “myth” I had long ago dismissed about … Continue reading
If You Only Knew…
What I had to endure to receive this: And to have this returned to me: But, it was worth it because now I can live and work freely in the following European Union countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, … Continue reading
Girl # 8
Lesya: My introduction to the women of Eastern Europe… Continue reading
Texas Snake Showdown & Rescue
This may have happened some time ago, but it is never too late to tell a heroic tale is it? While visiting my sister (Julie), her husband (Duane), their kids (Duane Jr., Katelyn and Keith), et al on the tail end of the Southern Exposure Tour a story of epic dimensions unfolded – featuring questions … Continue reading
Coup d’ Etat: An Operator’s Manual
Assisted Regime Change: A Bright Future Ahead? By Justin Quentin Ames London, England Abstract for Assisted Regime Change: A Bright Future Ahead? This paper explores the world of the coup d’ etat, with a focus on Africa and the involvement of outside actors in particular. As such, after introducing this topic, I take the reader … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 