The Lockheed U-2 occupies a unique spot in both aerospace and military history. Operated by the US Air Force but property of the Central Intelligence Agency, the U-2 wrested technology from the military to put it into the hands of the fledgling intelligence community. The CIA wouldn't be the lovable spy palace it is today … Continue reading Review: A Brotherhood of Spies
What I’m Reading – March 2018
It's nearly the end of March, and I'm on pace with my reviewing schedule. Publishers have been generous, and I've gotten access to incredible books. When a publisher gives me an advanced review copy (ARC), it goes to the top of my to be read pile (TBR) and review list. So, here is my April … Continue reading What I’m Reading – March 2018
Review: Binti
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor is another Tor.com novella that I bought some time ago but am only recently reading. Like The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, Tor.com procured and produced an excellent story. Ms. Okorafor's tale of a Himba girl's travel into space is fantastic. I loved Binti, and lucky for me, there's two more novellas … Continue reading Review: Binti
Review: Sorcerer of the Wildeeps
In the fantasies that I read, the caravan guards are rarely given more than a fighter's role. In Kai Ashante Wilson's Sorcerer of the Wildeeps, the focus is the caravan guards and the two special men among them. The novella succeeds on the relationships between this men. To review Sorcerer of the Wildeeps properly, I … Continue reading Review: Sorcerer of the Wildeeps
Domesticated Vikings Episode 7
The tamed Vikings are at it again. This time, they're tackling the Renaissance Man, and why you should be one. Domesticated Vikings Episode 7: Why You Should Be A Renaissance Man is another fantastic podcast. As usual, the guys laugh while giving great examples. Check out the podcast and get on onboard the longship with … Continue reading Domesticated Vikings Episode 7
Go See Black Panther
I saw Black Panther this past weekend. I have a lot of thoughts about it, but due to deadlines, I don't have the time to write up those thoughts. In short, go see Black Panther. Visually, it was fantastic. The action, the character development, everything worked well together. The story wasn't groundbreaking, but it worked. … Continue reading Go See Black Panther
Review: White Sand Volume 2
White Sand Volume 2 The world of the Cosmere expands in the latest volume of Brandon Sanderson's White Sand graphic novel. In White Sand volume 2, we follow Kenton as he tries to save the sand masters by making political deals. Does he succeed despite the assassins that are set against him? TL;DR Fun adventure … Continue reading Review: White Sand Volume 2
Life is Short; Chase Your Goals
Ever since my father passed, all I can think is that life is short, and I have so much I want to accomplish. To do this, I first had to figure out what my goals were, what goals I've accomplished, and what goals remained open. When I followed this process, I found a list of … Continue reading Life is Short; Chase Your Goals
Review: Dresden Files Dog Men
Solid if straight forward comic set in the Dresden Files universe. Recommended for fans of the series that want more than just the novels.
Check Out Domesticated Vikings Podcast
Friends of mine have entered the podcast world. They're men looking to make changes in their life, and part of their process and their goals is podcasting. There are four episodes available, and their goal is one per week. I've enjoyed the ones I've listened to so far. I highly recommend you check them out. … Continue reading Check Out Domesticated Vikings Podcast