Amazon.com: North Pole Lost And Other Holiday Stories: William H. Cooke: Books
Thanks to the people who bought my book in September! Apparently there were a few typos in the last version. I was sent a list and fixed them all. If you find anything else wrong in the book please let me know. Don't email me about who/whom corrections. I agree with the late great William F. Buckley, Jr. and think that 'who' should always be used. And I also agree with him and think it is okay to start a sentence with 'and.'
I'm working on a new book now. Non-fiction. Wrote about 55 pages so far. It is going to be under 100 pages. When I finish it I am going to have to go back and put in footnotes, so it may not be out for a while.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Center for Fawkesian Pursuits Bonfire Society
Center for Fawkesian Pursuits Bonfire Society
If you want to celebrate Guy Fawkes day, the above site is for you.
If you want to celebrate Guy Fawkes day, the above site is for you.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Sea Gull Century - 100 mile bike ride
Sea Gull Century
I did this bike ride on Saturday. It started at Salisbury University and took us over to Assateague Island and back. The price was reasonable. The event was well managed. The food stops were great. The pool was open after the ride in case you wanted to take a swim - which I did. Biking 100 miles isn't easy, but I look forward to doing this event again.
It was certainly much much better than the annual "Third Reich Ride" that Berlin, MD hosts every year. They promise a bike ride that "will last for a 1000 miles", but the damn thing abruptly ends after 12.
I did this bike ride on Saturday. It started at Salisbury University and took us over to Assateague Island and back. The price was reasonable. The event was well managed. The food stops were great. The pool was open after the ride in case you wanted to take a swim - which I did. Biking 100 miles isn't easy, but I look forward to doing this event again.
It was certainly much much better than the annual "Third Reich Ride" that Berlin, MD hosts every year. They promise a bike ride that "will last for a 1000 miles", but the damn thing abruptly ends after 12.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Law Offices of Kevin J. McDevitt
Law Offices of Kevin J. McDevitt
You went to the local WaWa to get your favorite sandwich, but it tasted sort of funny. You then went to your baby's mama's trailer and she got in an argument with you because you didn't want to share your oxycontin pills with her. So she got angry, called the cops, and said that you hit her. You hear the sirens and then see the cops pull up. You decide to flee because they always believe the woman, and besides, you have warrants for child support and a VOP on drunk driving and paraphernalia charges. As you race through country roads running from the cops you throw beer bottles at them that you just emptied.
Eventually, you crash and as the officers approach you yell out "I didn't do it! And Kevin McDevitt is my lawyer!"
Kevin will understand. He's been there. Hell, we've all been there. Kevin will know what to do with your case. He has experience as a former Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore City and St. Mary's County. Keep his number handy, especially if you head into southern Maryland. You will be in good hands.
You went to the local WaWa to get your favorite sandwich, but it tasted sort of funny. You then went to your baby's mama's trailer and she got in an argument with you because you didn't want to share your oxycontin pills with her. So she got angry, called the cops, and said that you hit her. You hear the sirens and then see the cops pull up. You decide to flee because they always believe the woman, and besides, you have warrants for child support and a VOP on drunk driving and paraphernalia charges. As you race through country roads running from the cops you throw beer bottles at them that you just emptied.
Eventually, you crash and as the officers approach you yell out "I didn't do it! And Kevin McDevitt is my lawyer!"
Kevin will understand. He's been there. Hell, we've all been there. Kevin will know what to do with your case. He has experience as a former Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore City and St. Mary's County. Keep his number handy, especially if you head into southern Maryland. You will be in good hands.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
"Annapolis Triathlon" - Anne Arundel County Aquathon Canceled, Leopold, Cancer, and the Churches
Tricolumbia.org: "I have been involved with the sport of triathlon for 21 years and have never seen such nonsense from a jurisdiction."
John Leopold, the Anne Arundel County Executive, is responsible for this.
A few years ago, Leopold didn't hesitate to trample on the property rights of business owners by pushing through a ban on smoking in all bars and restaurants. He justified this egregious act of government intrusion by saying:
"Ultimately I believe it will not only save lives, but it will be a boon to economic development," Leopold said. "I am a melanoma survivor and I represent a high cancer-rate county."
Despite the fact that the dangers of second hand smoke have not been proven, Leopold still jumped on the opportunity to permanently trample on the rights of others.
However, when given the chance to support an event which encourages physical fitness, which has been proven to reduce the risk of cancer, he decided to oppose the event because it would inconvenience a few people for a few hours.
The organizers of the event worked with the community by moving it from downtown Annapolis and by engaging in discussions with local businesses, churches, and community leaders (unlike the anti-smoking Nazis who just force things on us without allowing for any concessions). 80% of the churches were on board. Because of complaints from a minority of the churches, Leopold killed the event.
This is a lost opportunity for the churches. They could have had sunrise services or afternoon services and encouraged the athletes to attend. They could have handed out water in cups that had Bible passages on them. They could have done other things to use this event as a recruitment/ministry tool. Instead the vocal 20% of the churches have just made all of the churches in the area look unreasonable. So much the worse for them.
John Leopold, the Anne Arundel County Executive, is responsible for this.
A few years ago, Leopold didn't hesitate to trample on the property rights of business owners by pushing through a ban on smoking in all bars and restaurants. He justified this egregious act of government intrusion by saying:
"Ultimately I believe it will not only save lives, but it will be a boon to economic development," Leopold said. "I am a melanoma survivor and I represent a high cancer-rate county."
Despite the fact that the dangers of second hand smoke have not been proven, Leopold still jumped on the opportunity to permanently trample on the rights of others.
However, when given the chance to support an event which encourages physical fitness, which has been proven to reduce the risk of cancer, he decided to oppose the event because it would inconvenience a few people for a few hours.
The organizers of the event worked with the community by moving it from downtown Annapolis and by engaging in discussions with local businesses, churches, and community leaders (unlike the anti-smoking Nazis who just force things on us without allowing for any concessions). 80% of the churches were on board. Because of complaints from a minority of the churches, Leopold killed the event.
This is a lost opportunity for the churches. They could have had sunrise services or afternoon services and encouraged the athletes to attend. They could have handed out water in cups that had Bible passages on them. They could have done other things to use this event as a recruitment/ministry tool. Instead the vocal 20% of the churches have just made all of the churches in the area look unreasonable. So much the worse for them.
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