Life continues to be very busy. On this upcoming paycheck I will have 26 hours of overtime clocked so this post will cover a number of subject all very briefly.

I’ve been watching Star Wars from the ’77 film through The Last Jedi in preparation for the new movie next weekend. Of the original trilogy Empireremains the best in terms of character, writing, and filmmaking despite having no real ending. The original ’77 movie is complete but very simple and Jedi is hampered by an overly simple script. Finished The Force Awakens last night and Ford had so much more to do as an actor than he did in Return of the Jedi that even with the repeated beats from the first film this one is much better than Jedi. For me the only parts of Jedi that still holds up is the central heart of the narrative, Luke, Vader, and the Emperor.

Watchmen on HBO continues to amaze but I am still holding my breath to see if it falls apart in the final episode.

I have my next novel outlined but I am holing off starting until after the insane hours slow down.

I have a minor surgery scheduled next week. It will likely mean again another week with perhaps just a single posting.

I have also learned that at this time the plans for an audio edition of my novel Vulcan’s Forge has been placed on hold. So if you want a copy it will be hardback, paperback, or e-book for now.

The UK is leaving the EU and I hope that doesn’t trigger a cascade of economic shocks through the world markets. It also looks to have set up another round of Scotland wanting to break up the UK and if that happens what may happen to Ireland and Whales?

Trump is going to be impeached but it is highly doubtful that he will be removed. No one is coming to save us, it’s on us now. I think the Democrats should not focus on winning back former voters who went for Trump in 2016 but rather get to the polls those who sat it out last time. Attack your enemy where he is weak not where he is strong.