Author Archives: Brian H. Gill

About Brian H. Gill

I was born in 1951. I'm a husband, father and grandfather. One of the kids graduated from college in December, 2008, and is helping her husband run businesses and raise my granddaughter; another is a cartoonist and artist; #3 daughter is a writer; my son is developing a digital game with #3 and #1 daughters. I'm also a writer and artist.

Capital Punishment: It Could be Worse

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

It seems that, no matter how bad things are: they could be worse. Take Alabama’s recent execution of a Mr. Smith, for example. There’s been discussion of whether or not using nitrogen gas was okay, along with the ongoing capital … Continue reading →

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Cancer in the Family

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

First, the good news. Our number-two daughter’s cancer is slow-growing. The not-so-good news is that it’s aggressive. And, of course, that she’s got cancer. I learned about the cancer in early January.1 The family knows a little more now, and … Continue reading →

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Doom, Gloom, and Dystopias: But Hope is an Option

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

This week I’ll be talking about what’s changed over the last century, what hasn’t, and why I think progress isn’t inevitable. On the other hand, I don’t think we’re doomed. That last may take explaining. Yesterday’s Future It was the … Continue reading →

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American Woodcock: a Music Video

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

“Tequila“, H.B. SURF REPORT, YouTube As someone said in this video’s comments, “God does have a sense of humor!” 😉 It’s been one of those weeks, I’m pretty sure I’ll have Saturday’s post out in time, but I needed a … Continue reading →

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It’s Cold Here, Too: Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

We didn’t get a white Christmas this year, here in Sauk Centre, which isn’t all that unusual. But it’s definitely winter now. The furnace is still working, happily, and tomorrow morning I’ll find out if the family van will start. … Continue reading →

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