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Resurrection - Chapter 4
The usual disclaimer, and it's time to get the band back together again. Except...it's not the same band.
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Resurrection - Chapter 3
Having completed the initial rebuilding of S.H.I.E.L.D, Coulson turns his attention to those who will be the next generation of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. His charge to them is simple...and honest.
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Resurrection - Chapter 2
I'm tempted to say the story continues, but in fact, the story is just beginning. Once again the disclaimer applies, and a reminder that this ignores anything that has happened in Season 2. SHIELD has fallen prey to Hydra and Fury has charge Coulson with the job of rebuilding.
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Resurrection
As a result of losing a bet I'm writing a story. It will have many chapters so this is only the beginning.
DisclaimerThis story is based on characters and situations created and owned by Marvel and other entities including those who produce the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D television series. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark ( Read more... ) -
Because someone actually requested it
Three or four years ago I wrote this story of Christmas. I had my reasons, so I took time out from other writing to craft this little bit of seasonal re-living. It originally had some musical links included, but I think they're not as important as I once believed ( Read more... ) -
What is Death with Dignity?
Thanks to a young woman who is facing her own demise by planning to die on November 1, the nation has begun a conversation about dying. As might be expected, it's a largely polarized conversation, invoking all the tried and known shibboleths yet again. But too many of those people completely miss the point, and tonight's "discussion" on the News ( Read more... ) -
One question, two options, and no right answer
Having exhausted the various versions of Benghazi, the imagined disasters of the ACA, and even the never-ending issue of that pesky birth certificate, the talking heads in Washington have moved back onto old familiar ground, discussing and dissing the actions the government has taken in the Middle East.
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The Myth of American Exceptionalism
The current brawl over the content of the AP History course created by the College Board has raised the ire of conservatives who want only to sing the praises of American Exceptionalism. In short, in their world, America, well more correctly the United States of America, is just better than everyone else. The country, and its people, are ( Read more... ) -
Sorry, ladies, but this needs to be said
I've been thinking about writing this for some time now, and after a conversation on Friday I've decided I don't wish to put it off any longer. Before I start, however, I want to state a few caveats.
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Who needs to hire the Jester?
In the olden days Kings hired Jesters. While the image today is that of a fool, in fact the position was very important and really good Jesters were worth their weight in gold. It is the one position that is not specified in the Constitution of the United States, but clearly we need one now more than ever.
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