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Richard Widmark Dead at 93

It was announced today that actor Richard Widmark died in his home Monday after a long illness. In the statement issued by his wife Susan Blanchard, she said, “it was a big shock, but he was 93.” Widmark started his show biz career in radio drama and theater before moving to the big screen. And when he moved, boy, did he move. His film debut was as the cold hearted killer Tommy Udo, who pushed an old lady in a wheelchair down a flight of stairs to her death in 1947’s Kiss of Death.. For that role, Widmark received an … Continue reading →

The Rifle – Gary Paulsen

Okay, men, this book’s for you! I often look at the books I choose to review and lament that I don’t seem to have enough variety for the menfolk. I repent, and I present to you “The Rifle” by Gary Paulsen. Our main character in this book is not a person at all, but rather a rifle, handcrafted by master gunsmith Cornish McManus in the year 1768. He was accustomed to making everyday, run-of-the-mill rifles, but when he picked up the piece of wood that would become the stock for this particular firearm, he knew it had to be something … Continue reading →

Guns in the Home

Firearms are a hot button issue. While opinions vary, there is one thing that I think everyone can agree on. Gun safety is imperative. While some people would prefer that firearms were completely banned, the Second Amendment does not allow free people to be disarmed. Every adult American citizen that has not been convicted of a felony has a right to keep and bear arms, which “shall not be violated.” However, we must remember that along with rights come responsibilities. Since about half of the homes in this country contain firearms, safety should be at the heart of the debate. … Continue reading →