Stephen's Thoughts

Why Be a Gentleman?

"In the Blood" by Jack Carr

...a sniper duel with the cocky - and skilled - Syrian in Montenegro. Carr's ability to depict Reece in the worst possible situation while saving him in a surprise deus ex machina kept this reader on the edge of his seat.

Picto Diary - 01 to 07 February 2024 - Utah High School All State Jazz Band

Fabulous performance. I never cease to be amazed at Drums' progress. Drums, keyboard and tenor sax solos were professional grade.

LDS in No Man's Land?

Listen to the Cuban Exiles

Picto Diary - 23 - 31 January 2023 - Caleb Chapman Soundhouse 25th Anniversary Concert

Caleb Chapman Soundhouse 25th Anniversary Concert. Crescent Super Band. Drums at kit. David Paich, of Toto, at piano. Toto's Africa. "I bless the rains down in Africa..."

"The Mandarins" by Simone de Beauvoir

Reading this book isn't so much like reading as taking part in a myriad of simultaneous conversations as the characters argue, debate, fall in and out of love, drink champagne in cellar bars, and go dancing till the early hours of the Paris morning.

Modern Art Sucks

Which way? Peron/Biden or DJT?

2023 - Antarctica Bound

Antarctica Bound

Picto Diary - 22 January 2023 - Buenos Aires LDS Temple

Seeing a strong LDS symbol overseas, such as this temple, helps me appreciate that LDS leaders have more to consider than just the US when dealing with government policy controversies.

LDS and Free Agency (From Argentina)