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A Good Look at Evil’s Second Edition

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Abigail

A Good Look at Evil’s Second Edition The author’s advance copy of my expanded second edition of A Good Look at Evil, arrived Friday. The look of it is entirely gorgeous. To have such endorsements, from opinion-shapers of recognized importance … Continue reading →

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“Gettysburg”

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Abigail

“Gettysburg” Last week included Jerry’s birthday and he determined that the most desirable present would be an overnight visit and guided tour of the Gettysburg battlefield. Naturally I would have gone along with whatever Jerry wanted to do on his … Continue reading →

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“Victories”

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Abigail

“Victories” I won my first – and in many ways biggest – victory when I was six. My opponent was only five, which may subtract some from the glory, but he was a remarkably bad five-year-old. Jan was the younger … Continue reading →

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