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Sam’s Ghost
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
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Tagged Chelesa Maine, fishing, Friendship, gardening, John R. Clark, Loss, Memorial Day, memories, Sam Morrison
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Three Dead Guys Walk into a Bar
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
A Simmering Conundrum
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
A late Winter Sport, Sorta
John Clark remembering past experiences with Maine town meetings, as well as what goes on behind the scenes in order for them to happen. If you live in a city or larger municipality, chances are you’ve never had a chance … Continue reading
Channeling Luigi Pirandello
John Clark, offering free characters to anyone who wants (or dares) to use them. They’re in honor of a play I’ve never seen, but love the title. “Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello, written and first … Continue reading
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Tagged Demented authors, Fictional characters, humor, Imagination, John R. Clark, Luigi Pirandello, Maine fiction
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A Day The Music Died
The Day the Music Died John Clark celebrating by sharing the life of one amazing guy. I’m not sure about where I first met BeBop. I suspect it was at a meeting on Sunday night in Gardiner, but I really … Continue reading
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Tagged DJs, Generosity, Hartland, John R. Clark, Memorial tributes, Recovery, Robert Carignan
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Harold and Kumar took a Pass, But Bill and Ted Came Along on My Excellent Adventures
John Clark on the day following the election, feeling like a winner even though I only received 35% of the votes cast in Maine House District 105. How can that be? Read on. It started with a message on my … Continue reading
Something YA This Way Comes
John Clark reflecting on some recent reads. One of the beauties of good fiction is its power to go beyond simply entertaining the reader. Some books have the power to stick and get readers to do some fairly serious thinking. … Continue reading
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Tagged Contemporary issues, Immigration, John R. Clark, schizophrenia, School violence, Young Adult Fiction
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One Tough Tinkerer
Harold Emerson is immediately likable, as is his companion Mary. They also have that signature toughness so admirable in rural Mainers. Years ago, Mary survived an attack by a deranged neighbor that left her unable to work for several years, … Continue reading
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