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Constantine's Sword »

I somehow missed reading James Carroll's book, "Constantine's Sword," but today I saw the film.

Memories From the Daughter of a Vietnam War Veteran »

I asked Anna Horner, who blogs at www.diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com, to write a guest post after she talked about her father in the

Biblical Act of Expiation for Killing in Battle Might Have Helped with PTSD »

My July 20th blog post talked about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military personnel (see http://tinyurl.com/6eu789).

Then (Vietnam War) and Now (Iraq War): Fraternization With the Opposite Sex  »

An older National Guard soldier due to deploy to Iraq told his wife the following:

Join the Peace Corps and Write the Great American Novel (Part IV): Hawk's Story »

After my Air America escapade, I tried very hard to stay out of trouble.

New Vietnam War Movie Based on Non-Fiction Book Announced by HBO Films »

The July 17th Daily Variety announced HBO Films is developing a movie based on former CIA agent Frank Snepp's 1999 non-fiction book IRREPARABLE HARM: A FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF HOW ONE AG

Virtual Book Tour for MRS. LIEUTENANT: Day 15 and Going Strong(ish) »

I haven't left my computer while taking a virtual book tour for MRS. LIEUTENANT, yet I feel as buoyant and frazzled as if I were on a real book tour.

Creating the Book Trailer for MRS. LIEUTENANT: A SHARON GOLD NOVEL »

Watching the book trailer for MRS.

Vietnam War and MRS. LIEUTENANT – Part II »

As explained in the introduction to Part I, the following Amazon review was written by Diana Faillace Von Behren ("reneofc"), an Amazon Top 500 reviewer, and posted here with her pe

Vietnam War and MRS. LIEUTENANT – Part I »

The following Amazon review was written by Diana Faillace Von Behren ("reneofc"), an Amazon Top 500 reviewer.

In Memory of Yves Saint Laurent and His Impact on American Women Wearing Pants »

The June 3, 2008, Wall Street Journal carried an article by Woody Hochswender entitled "He Made Pantsuits Suit Working Women" in a tribute to designer Yves Saint Laurent, who died in Pa

Virtual Book Tour Day 4: Let’s Start a “Conversation” »

Today I'm stopping at http://bookfoolery.blogspot.com/2008/06/mrs-lieutenant-sharon-gold-novel...

MRS. LIEUTENANT Book Trailer Now on YouTube »

I'm very pleased to announce that the first book trailer for MRS. LIEUTENANT is now on YouTube at the following link:

Respecting the Commitment of Graduating ROTC College Seniors »

It’s college graduation season – and while this season gives me numerous blogging topics for www.flippingburgersa

For Mother’s Day: Separating Sharon Gold and Phyllis Zimbler Miller »

In honor of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and my parents Ruth and Albert Zimbler, I thought I’d reveal some of the differences between my fictional character Sharon Gold

Recommended Books About the Vietnam Era »

Having recommended movies about the Vietnam era, I want to now recommend two books about that era in addition to my just-released book MRS.

Recommendation for Two Movies About Vietnam »

In yesterday’s post I mentioned MEDIUM COOL – a 1969 movie written and directed by Haskell Wexler and focusing on the anti-war protests that led to violence at the Democra

The Aftermath of the Kent State University Shootings on May 4, 1970 »

Following the killing of four and the wounding of nine students at Kent State University by Ohio National Guard on May 4, 1970, numerous pro-war and anti-war activities happe

In Memory of Those Killed and Wounded at Kent State University on May 4, 1970 »

Thirty-eight years ago today Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State University students protesting Nixon’s decision to invade Cambodia as part of the U.S.

Mrs. Lieutenant Then (1970) and Now (2008) »

I read Tanya Biank’s column “Rank, Wives and Friendship: Can They Mix?” on Milspouse.com with appreciation for how things have changed in 38 years.

Anniversary of President Nixon’s Death »

Today, April 22nd, is the anniversary of President Nixon’s death.

To Stay or Not to Stay in Iraq: That is the Question »

I’ve just finished reading The Wall Street Journal’s April 9th article by Yochi J.

Join the Peace Corps and Write the Great American Novel (Part II): Air America »

I didn’t want to teach when I was in Peace Corps – I wanted to write.

Join the Peace Corps and Write the Great American Novel »

I’m not surprised that Peace Corps produces writers. It’s a sure-fire