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Tanglewood 2
The first excerpt from Tanglewood, a novel that is currently a work in progress, is posted on the blog here . Today I am dropping another cutting from the novel which I hope whets your pallet for further reading. Enjoy! 2 – La 10 Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. That is true…
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today – a poem
A Prayer for Sunlight Lord, give me clarity of vision let my eyes unfocus that I might see what I never intended to see the colors that bear no description the forms that call into eternity the neverending beauty of the love of creation.
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You Want to Write?
Then write. “Writing” is a lot of things depending on the intent of the reference. However, as a verb and a lifestyle, it is a discipline. It must be practiced with intention. It must be managed and engaged. You cannot say “I write.” or “I am a writer.” and not write. You must pick up…
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What is a Tanglewood
Tanglewood is the novel that is currently in the works at Pop’s Place. Here’s a glimpse! Tanglewood I am not certain this is legal. If legal, I am still uncertain if it is a good idea. I found a file box after the fire. I read the contents and decided that the only way…
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Penguin Random House
Some people think reading books is a thing of the past. Well, let me bring you bibliophiles some good news. Random House, the publisher of my book Single Dad’s Survival Guide, just cut the ribbon on an expanded distribution center. Someone is still reading! While in Batesville, Mississippi this summer, I was speaking to the…
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Pops Promo
“Go Ask Pops” is our way of bringing the life and experience of Mike Klumpp to you. We produce this blog. We work through Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube to promote thought, ideas, creativity, peace, love and good things for you to enjoy. Who is “We”? Well, it’s a team of two plus more. Mike…
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Good God, Man!
“Are you a good dad, Raymond King?” Asks the Accountant in the film by the same name. Good – Bad – value judgements. Something being labelled good or bad depends on your values and how you measure something. There are some generally agreed upon codes of good and bad. However, as we acknowledge more and…
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The Day
Today was a day. It lacked routine. Nothing happened as anticipated. Therapy for me on these days is to search through the airwaves for music. Music anchors me. Music inspires me. Music compliments and affirms me. I love listening to music. Jesse Murph and BigXthaPlug lead off the morning after my online teaching in Albania.…
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Self Defense – A Mindset
Tomorrow, I travel to Dallas, Texas to teach a seminar on practical self-defense and bullying. While there will be good practical target-oriented defense moves taught, the most important discussion will center on mindset. Things happen in life. How we respond is a choice. Saiko Shihan Oyama used to say “You can be happy. You can…
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Sticks and Stones
When I was a kid we would say “sticks and stones may break your bones but words will never hurt you”. I still believe in the issue of name calling, that if I want to choose not to be a victim, I must determine how I respond to being labelled. However, in recent years a…
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