Monthly Archives: June 2007

Privateer – Chapter Five

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Pete

October 17, 2157 “Daddy!” Rose and Tomas shouted in unison as I entered our apartment.  I smiled and tried to hug both of them close to me.  They were as different as night and day.  Rose shared her mother’s fair … Continue reading →

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Real ID Is Hopefully About to Die

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Pete

Do I sense a terrible trend here? Two Montana democrats have introduced an amendment in the Senate that would keep the forthcoming Real ID from being used for employment verification. Yay!  *waves flag*  Let’s back up for a second.  What … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Pete

I’m currently reading an alternate history book called What If? In this book, military historians speculate on what might have happened if things had gone differently in major battles throughout history. I have to admit, I’m intrigued by the premise. … Continue reading →

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Red Thunder – Review

Posted on June 27, 2007 by Pete

John Varley is strongly channeling Robert A. Heinlein’s Rocketship Galileo in this story of four college kids, a charming socially inept savant, and a washed up former astronaut. Instead of a trip to the moon, the book focuses on a … Continue reading →

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The Lost Fleet – Dauntless Review

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Pete

I had heard rave reviews about Jack Campbell’s The Lost Fleet series, so I decided to take a look at the first book in the trilogy to see if it intrigued me enough to finish the series.  I was pleasantly surprised to find a … Continue reading →

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Privateer – Chapter Four Part Two

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Kate

It’s Anthony Mendoza’s first day with his crew. As they survey the tug construction floor, will Anthony’s new methods of motivation work with his rough and tough subordinates? “Privateer – Chapter Four, Part Two” Story by Peter Hodges Dramatic Reading: … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Mailbag

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Pete

The Poor Geraldine writes: I can’t believe you think this is a bad idea, Pete. It seems to me that anything that would help these people have a better quality of life would be desirable. If we can reward them … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Mailbag

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Pete

Due to the sheer volume of emails, I will be post-poning the weekend mailbag until tomorrow.  I need a chance to go through them and see what I would like to post.  Most of the emails have been regarding the … Continue reading →

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Privateer – Chapter Four, Part 2

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Pete

My office was a steel box in the direct center of the tug production floor.  The fabrication room was enormous, perhaps 200 meters in diameter with a ceiling nearly fifty meters above our heads.   Starting at the twelve o’clock position, … Continue reading →

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A Note On Pete's Podcasts

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Kate

I’ve moved the podcast subscription buttons up a little higher on the right widget bar. Podcast ready requires a free subscription to access. The Itunes 1 click link will pull up an already installed itunes program, taking you to Pete’s … Continue reading →

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