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Giving Books Second Chances…or More

I’ve posted before about how I could not ‘get into’ the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings, nor the Narnia books and how now, I adore those series. I think there are others that I might need to go back to and … Continue reading

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A Different Time

When I saw this topic, my obvious topic would be my Dad’s service in WWII. However, my schedule has been crazy and I wasn’t sure I would be able to do a post at all. It was with much delight … Continue reading

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Gosh, I’m Thankful… for the Greatest Generation

Thanksgiving Day 2013 By Jeff Salter On this Thanksgiving Day, I have uncountable blessings to be grateful for, but one which takes center stage is living in this nation which affords freedom and so many blessings to so many. But … Continue reading

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C2AA Now in Paperback

By Jeff Salter  I realize it’s Halloween and I’m supposed to be scaring everybody, so here’s a quick, token BOO! and then I’ll get on with my sales pitch during Free Week at 4F1H. Yeah, this is an exciting part … Continue reading

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Freedom and Independence

Honoring the Greatest Generation By Jeff Salter Today is a day we set aside for remembering that fateful day in 1776 when our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and formally split the new nation America from the rule … Continue reading

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Tribute to Greatest Generation

By Jeff Salter We have an ‘open’ week here at 4F1H, so it’s only natural that I’d use Hound Day to talk about my upcoming novel, Called To Arms Again, scheduled for release by May 30.  Of the seven novels … Continue reading

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If the Taxman Giveth

What I’d Do With $5k Tax Refund by Jeff Salter Well, first of all, let me state clearly that (on those rare occasions) when Uncle Sam “returns” excessively withheld taxes to me, it is NOT Sam’s money that he’s GIVING … Continue reading

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Originally Decoration Day

                                                         by Jeff Salter            Originally called Decoration Day, this is a day of remembrance for all those who have died in our nation’s service. Officially proclaimed in 1868, it was first observed on May 30 that year by placing … Continue reading

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Honoring Veterans

                                             Especially My Grandfather                                                            By Jeff Salter              “The courage and patriotism of all men and women who have served in the armed services of the United States are honored on Veterans’ Day.”              Before I cite an abbreviated … Continue reading

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Cut It With the Negative Waves

This week we’re talking about the upcoming Veteran’s day and it looks like we’re all picking our favorite war movies. Before I get to that though, I’d like to share a little story with y’all. When I graduated from high … Continue reading

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