Monthly Archives: July 2007

Privateer – Chapter Nine

Joining Becky for his first ‘work out’, Anthony is schooled in Ingre Na, a martial art designed for microgravity competition and defense. Upon his return home, he finds that his wife Tamra is deliberately parting with his own ideas as to … Continue reading

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The Weekend Mailbag (Monday Edition)

Privateer – Chapter 8 Hildebrandt says: Pete, I’m enjoying “Privateer,” but I enjoyed your shorter work more in the podcast format. A longer story (I think you said this was novella length) is harder to follow in a podcast medium. … Continue reading

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Video Game Donations To Walter Reed

My friend Gary asked me to post this to you this morning. I will also be echoing this post on anaedream.com and seeing if any of my other friends will be willing to spread the word as well. Here is … Continue reading

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Pete will take the shot…

That’s right, folks. In a hostage situation where the assailant is less than thirty yards away, Pete will always take the shot with his carbine. I’m using my iron sights, which are configured for a 50-75 yard range. I am shooting … Continue reading

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Harry Potter

The series is finally over. I have mixed emotions about the book. The book started auspiciously with magic galore, hot pursuits, an element of danger, and a deeper question about the linkage between Harry Potter and Voldemort. I had high … Continue reading

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Privateer – Chapter Nine

November 27, 2157 “Mr. Mendoza,” Becky said. “What a surprise.” I had joined Becky and two other members of my crew in a workout facility just off of the main corridor leading to the Tug Factory. I was dressed in … Continue reading

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My sister-in-law owes me ice cream…

Shizzzzburn. We had a bet regarding a certain occurence in the latest Harry Potter novel. I’m happy to say that I won. I’m nearly finished with the book. (Yes, I’m a true fan. Don’t give me that nonsense about if … Continue reading

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Heroes

Tasuja and Badfun have been pushing me to watch Heroes for a while now. I had initially thought that I would wait for the DVD box set, but then I noticed that NBC is allowing free viewing of the episodes on … Continue reading

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Pete interviews one of nature's creatures…

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview Mathilda Sable, the queen of a local Black Widow colony. I approached the conversation with something that approximated journalistic integrity. I hope that everyone can appreciate my complete lack of bias, despite … Continue reading

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Privateer – Chapter Eight

Anthony Mendoza is finally on the mend and returns to the Grenault tug bay. Upon his return, he is greeted by disgruntled workers who seem to believe their recent restrictions are his fault. “Privateer – Chapter Eight” Story by Peter Hodges Dramatic … Continue reading

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