Tag Archives: world war two

Getting in touch with my inner Englishman…

Posted on November 6, 2013 by pouringmyartout

I must admit that writing a novel on the blog is a huge undertaking. The story is sort of writing itself now… the crack squirrels are speaking with English accents, which is absolutely adorable… but there are downsides to this … Continue reading →

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Chapter Two… Honor Misplaced…

Posted on November 5, 2013 by pouringmyartout

Here is the next chapter of the novel. I think I am beginning to develop a rhythm. I am feeling very English all of a sudden. Oh, and I added two of you as characters to the story so far, … Continue reading →

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Chapter One… Honor Misplaced…

Posted on November 5, 2013 by pouringmyartout

HONOR MISPLACED Arthur Browne Chapter One    Inspector Charles ‘Charlie’ Baker was not in a good mood. Upon returning to his dreary little office from the basement following yet another air raid, he found that his desk and the papers … Continue reading →

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A tribute to Uncle Bill…

Posted on January 24, 2013 by pouringmyartout

Back in 1994 was the first time I met Uncle Bill. All the California family went to Iowa for the 50th wedding anniversary of Uncle Bill and Aunt Doris as I mentioned in the previous post. Family and friends came from … Continue reading →

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When I say Uncle Bill was a hero, I do not use the word lightly…

Posted on January 23, 2013 by pouringmyartout

As I mentioned, Uncle Bill fought with the Marines on Okinawa. The first time I met him was when the family all got together on the farm in Iowa to celebrate the 50’th wedding anniversary of Bill and Doris. A … Continue reading →

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