Monthly Archives: August 2010

Clementine

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Marion

Clementine, by Cherie Priest; Subterranean Press, 2010 Warning:  May contain spoilers. On the other hand, I’ve also taken liberties. Opening: Medium Shot Cover of Clementine.  In the foreground stands an African American man, holding a Gatling gun in his left … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Harbor Lite: Room 309

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Marion

The Harbor Lite Hotel curves around the top of the harbor, two stories of dark brown wood,  just over the long bridge at the mouth of the Noyo River. The place caters to tourists who fish, with a cleaning station … Continue reading →

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Meet Your New APR

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Marion

I got a credit card offer in the mail today from Citi.  I’d been pre-approved to apply, it told me, or I could just go to their website and I’d be approved in fewer than five minutes.  (I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Equality; For Now

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Marion

Judge Vaughan Walker ruled that California’s Proposition 8 is unconstitutional.  Prop 8 changed language in the California constitution to define marriage as comprising “one man and one woman.”  I’m sure in Salt Lake City, and the Vatican City in Rome, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at the Harbor

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Marion

Sunday,7:57 am. I pulled into a parking space right in front of the narrow one-story blue diner. The sign read “Open,” but no lights were on inside. A small silvery SUV pulled in next to me. In the passenger seat, … Continue reading →

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Fort Bragg Raven

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Marion
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