The pieces of this novel came from a couple of influences. In my back yard, there is a place in the yard where there is a clear mark of a former small building, long gone, but having left its outline in the soil. I’ve often wondered what it could have been, and if there might… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Falling Bakward
Year: 2014
My Favorite Book: Lighter Than Air
On one of my California trips, I visited the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where they had a sample of aerogel on display. This substance is like Jello with all the moisture pulled out of it, leaving a stiff solid that is mostly air. It is very light. I speculated about what it would take to go… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Lighter Than Air
My Favorite Book: Extreme Makeover
During the years when my daughter was attending Pepperdine University in Malibu, it was the perfect excuse to make numerous California trips. We’d visit her for a while, then extend the trip to places all over the western states. One of my favorite spots was Crescent City at the extreme northern point on the California… Continue reading My Favorite Book: Extreme Makeover