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Harold Titus

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in Mt. Kisco, NY, The United States

August 17

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http://authorharoldtitus.blogspot.com

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Historical Fiction, Literature & Fiction, History

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I appreciate introspective, empathetic characters that are unwilling t ...more

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Raised most of my childhood in Pasadena, CA, I graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's degree in history. I spent 2 years in the army prior to the Vietnam War. I am a retired eighth grade English and American history teacher, having taught 31 years in Orinda, CA. I enjoyed coaching many of my school's boys and girls sports teams. Basketball was my favorite sport. My wife and I have lived the past 24 years on the Oregon coast. For 10 years I was active in local and state politics. Nine years ago I took great pleasure in giving my children and grandchildren copies of my novel, "Crossing the River." Now I have written a second historical novel, "Alsoomse and Wanchese." Both are legacies of sorts, expressions of who I am, testaments of what can b ...more

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I've written a first chapter about the first few hours before the Armistice was announced on 11 November 1918 at 11:00 a.m. My Armistice Day novel begins with 8:00 a.m. and ends on Christmas Day, 25 December 1918 (or 1919, if I plan to write more about the first Christmases of 1918 and 1919). See what I mean? Tom

Harold Titus From Nov. 11, 1918, to December 25, 1918 -- a lot of action in a short period of time! Your novel must be fast-paced.

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Britain at War 1939 to 1945: What Was Life Like During the War?7637554] Hi, You very kindly voted for my book in the May competition. If you would like a review copy, please e-mail me on james.lingard@btopenworld.com. I can let you have a PDF of the 2nd ed, about to be published shortly, or a bookstub for the 1st ed. All the best James

Harold Titus James, thank you for your generous offer. Your book sounds intriguing. I was a history major at UCLA and taught history for several years while I was …moreJames, thank you for your generous offer. Your book sounds intriguing. I was a history major at UCLA and taught history for several years while I was a secondary school teacher, so the subject matter interests me. Also, I was 5 at the end of 1939. My difficulty is that I am trying to write a second novel and having some difficulty finding sufficient time to do so. Occasionally, I read for relaxation and enjoyment. What I will do is wait until your second edition is out, buy a kindle version, and read it when I can find the appropriate time. Then, assuming that I like it (I suspect that I will), I will write a review and post it on goodreads, amazon, and my blog site.(less)

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The Radical Right Supreme Court -- Part One -- Introductory Opinions

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is offended by those questioning the impartiality of the Supreme Court.

“This Court is not comprised of a bunch of partisan hacks,” she announced at a recent event at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center, named for Senator Mitch McConnell. “Judicial philosophies are not the same as political parties.”

For Barrett to insist on her nonpartisanship at a center named Read more of this blog post »

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“You can fool some of the people some of the time -- and that's enough to make a decent living.”
― W.C. Fields

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“In our country, learned ignorance is on the rise.”
― Paul Krugman

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“Demagogues thrive in dim light.”
― Garrison Keillor

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“It is human nature to abuse power, no matter who you are.”
― Naomi Wolf

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“Under capitalism, man exploits man; while under socialism just the reverse is true.”
― John Kenneth Galbraith, A Life in Our Times: Memoirs

tags: frequently-misquoted

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