Author Archives: khobar95

Answers Are Hard to Find Sometimes

Posted on June 13, 2023 by khobar95

It’s been 40 years since I left boarding school, and yet the effects linger. I am unsure of myself, don’t particularly like groups of people, or rules for that matter. I hate that I comply almost always. I’m told to … Continue reading →

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Miracles Do Happen

Posted on June 2, 2023 by khobar95

April, 1984. A friend, Charlie we’ll call him, and I were on our way to the Silver Dollar Saloon to meet up with the love of my life at the time Jane, we’ll call her and another friend, Buck we’ll … Continue reading →

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War

Posted on May 28, 2023 by khobar95

I was 12 years old at my first boarding school, in Ireland. The bump on my head was the result of an older boy putting putting me in a choke hold, lifting me over onto his back, and then letting … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Friends

Posted on April 16, 2023 by khobar95

Today, I am reminded of an anniversary. Virginia Yvonne Sanchez was a nurse’s aide. She devoted her time to helping others. Fifteen years ago, April 16, 2008, she was murdered. She was 23. In 2010, her killer, who I will … Continue reading →

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This is a Test

Posted on April 12, 2023 by khobar95

This is just a test.

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To the Moon, Alice!

Posted on May 24, 2016 by khobar95

Last night I brought out the telescope because Mars is close to opposition, and it’s very close to Earth, too. So if skies are clear, conditions are right for some excellent views of the red planet. While I did take … Continue reading →

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Superhero – The Movie

Posted on February 25, 2011 by khobar95

A few years ago I had the privilege of shooting a movie with my wife and kids. At the time I had envisioned making a series of such films but didn’t quite get around to it. Now things are different … Continue reading →

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Writer's Workshops Can Be Sooo Revealing

Posted on January 16, 2011 by khobar95

Yesterday I popped down to Changing Hands Bookstore for a three-hour writer’s workshop. The topic? Website optimization and internet marketing for authors. This was just what I needed because I very much need to build a platform – the fan … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 7, 2011 by khobar95

Matthew looks at me with his head cocked and dead serious and says, “How did you end up going to boarding school anyway, Dad?” A chill runs through me. I can still remember my Dad lunging at my older brother, … Continue reading →

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Resequencing The Peacemakers

Posted on December 28, 2010 by khobar95

Title says it all.

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