“A thriller that offers a good read for a week at the beach.”
Kirkus Reviews
~ Scuba ~
Scuba
Things in Ditches
“Olsen’s sense of place is perfect. He makes you feel the Caribbean even if you’ve never been there.”
St. Paul Pioneer Press
~ The Hero of Blind Pig Island and Other Island Stories ~
Things in Ditches
Jimmy Olsen
Hoffman House Press
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Books I Don’t Read
July 1, 2021
The books I don’t read are the books I know I will like. They are poked here and there among the hundreds on the shelves of my library. I often read their titles aloud and wonder what it will be like when I open them. Will they change me or bore me? Sometimes I take […]
‘Made in the USA’ – Really?
June 1, 2021
I decided to talk about American Literature, but let’s talk about beer first. Beer and books share more than just a first letter. And from beer we learn much about literature. Miller High Life, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Budweiser the King of Beers, Coors Golden – all great American beers we know. Think so? Miller is […]
Who’s Got the Juice?
December 28, 2018
Remember this? People were tired of smiley face and made a little joke. Bullet in the head. Good for a chuckle, but some large power companies haven’t tired of it yet, sending smiley and “frowny” to their customers depending on how much energy they use. What a clever thing. It’s a comfort to know your […]
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