Author Archives: Sparky
Sad second anniversary
Jett died two years ago today, so it is a sad second anniversary. I still miss her every day but I talk to her less. And she never replies.
Back to the gym
I have, in the 18 days since I returned from the 10-week TN8/TS8 road trip, shed all of the 7 pounds that I gained. But I am not in shape, softball season is approaching and pickleball beckons… So time to get back to the gym. I started today with a 1.5-mile brisk walk but hope … Continue reading
“King and Maxwell” by David Baldacci
Copyright 2013 by Columbus Rose Ltd. Published by Grand Central Publishing, New York. This eponymous mystery is #6 in the series by David Baldacci featuring Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, two former Secret Service agents who formed their own private investigation business. It is a small, 2-person operation (though at the end of the book … Continue reading
Ian aftermath
It is now Ian+10 days. I have all of my utilities back, though my internet is still very slow. My life, unlike many around me, is almost back to normal. Tony, my son, got his electricity back on Friday and water returned on Saturday. But for many in Fort Myers, life will never be the … Continue reading
Got power back!
Over 4 days with no electricity. No fun at all.
Live (in an RV) and learn
I have now lived, fulltime, in an RV for over 10 years. You would think I would know everything there is to know about my rig. But you would be wrong. Example #1: I have been without power for 4 days and have taken some very cold showers since I got water service back on … Continue reading
“Flesh and Blood” by Jonathan Kellerman
Copyright 2001 by Jonathan Kellerman. Published by Ballantine Publishing Group. Normally when I finish a book in 4 days it means that I really like the book. In this case it means less than that because the 4 days were days without electricity following Hurricane Ian. Still, not a bad book. This is #15 in … Continue reading
Hurricane Ian
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know by know that southwest Florida – including Ft Myers – was devastated last Wednesday by Hurricane Ian. I said in my previous post that I would have to wait for better bandwidth to document my experience. Well, my power is still out 4 days later … Continue reading
I survived Ian, thanks for asking
Long story and I don’t have enough bandwidth to tell it now. Will post when I get power restored.
“Tripwire” by Lee Child
Copyright 1999 by Lee Child. Published by Penguin Random House, LLC, New York. Chronologically, this is the third of the (many) Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. I like them all, as I have mentioned before. This one isn’t my favorite as it is long on suspense and air travel, but with relatively litte (for … Continue reading