Tag Archives: John R. Clark

Why I Review

Posted on October 12, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark on why I review books. I have no idea how many books I’ve read, but I’d be safe saying it’s above five thousand since I was able to read unassisted. To put things in perspective, the number I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Amazon reviews, book reviews, Goodreads, John R. Clark, Librarything, Timothy Hallinan, Wolf Moon Journal, Young Adult Fiction | 3 Comments

Cover Story

Posted on May 10, 2021 by John Clark

John Clark playing around with cover possibilities for several YA books. What do you think? What happens when a somewhat shy teenager discovers an injured eagle, then finds out it’s really the god Thor who has been trapped by other … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged book covers, Fictional settings, John R. Clark, Magical realism, Maine teenagers, Mythology, Teen mental health issues, Young Adult Fiction | 5 Comments

Getting A ‘Read’ on Young Adult Fiction-Early Spring Edition

Posted on March 9, 2021 by bereksennebec

John Clark sharing some of the great young adult fiction titles recently published. There have been so many, I can’t keep up with them, although not for lack of trying. Here are thumbnail reviews of recent reads that impressed me. … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark, Uncategorized | Tagged Ashley Schumacher, Ellie Cypher, Jo Spurrier, John R. Clark, Karen McManus, Lani Forbes, Mindy McGinnis, Neal Shusterman, New Young Adult Fiction, P.J Sharon, Tess Sharpe | Leave a comment

Like A Birch Tree

Posted on October 8, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark sharing recent contemplations in this strangest of years. Like most of those blogging on MCW, I’ve had to look at events and circumstances on almost a daily basis in order to stay safe and sane. Unexpected changes have … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark, Uncategorized | Tagged Absentee voting, Coping strategies, ebay, John R. Clark, Pandemics, Recovery | 9 Comments

Playing Virtual Detective/Absentee Makes the Vote Grow Stronger

Posted on September 7, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark on an extremely important issue right now. While Brenda stole a bit of my thunder on Friday, this issue is too important not to keep up the reminders. I’ve never missed voting in an election since I became … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged 2020 election, Absentee voting, Civic involvement, Detective work, John R. Clark, Political activity | 8 Comments

Ants On the Beach, Otters On the Trail

Posted on July 7, 2020 by bereksennebec

John Clark reporting on the 2020 week Downeast. Beth figures this was our 7th weekly stay at Cobscook Bay Cottages. This time we didn’t get to stay at Seawall, instead staying in Sunrise which, had there been less fog would … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Cobscook Bay Cottages, Covid-19 Aftereffects, Downeast Sunrise Trail, Eastport, John R. Clark, Klondike Mountain, Lubec, Otters, Washington County, wildlife | 5 Comments

Sam’s Ghost

Posted on June 8, 2020 by bereksennebec

I’ve had plenty of ‘by myself’ time in the past several months. With Beth going to Belgrade 5 days a week to take care of our grandson, that leaves me, Bernie (our dog) and my thoughts. I’ve noticed I’m spending … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Chelesa Maine, fishing, Friendship, gardening, John R. Clark, Loss, Memorial Day, memories, Sam Morrison | 4 Comments

Three Dead Guys Walk into a Bar

Posted on January 9, 2020 by bereksennebec

There is a bar in Somerset County. Biker gangs and cops avoid it for very good reasons. It caters to the dead. A select few living souls are permitted to stop in if invited by one of the regulars. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Apocalyptic Maine, Chickadee, Climate change, Dark humor, Dead people, Gahan Wilson, Global warming, H.P. Lovecraft, Hieronymus Bosch, Horror fiction, John R. Clark, Somerset County, Turkey Vulture | 1 Comment

Revisiting Swift’s ‘A Modest Proposal’

Posted on May 23, 2019 by bereksennebec

John Clark amid a flurry of activity here in Hartland. As many of you know, we’re in the process of selling one home and buying another. Given the market in Hartland, Beth and I figured we’d be dealing with owning … Continue reading →

Posted in John Clark | Tagged Burglars, Clutter, Hartland, Home buying, John R. Clark, Jonathan Swift, possessions, Selling a house, Waterville, Zen of value | 7 Comments

A Simmering Conundrum

Posted on April 25, 2019 by bereksennebec

John Clark feeling conflicted, perhaps more than at any point in the past thirty years. When I was campaigning last year, I got a phone call from a lady I knew from my days as the Hartland librarian. She said … Continue reading →