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The Shelby McDougall Mysteries

The Shelby McDougall Mysteries, a three-book series, features Shelby McDougall, an amateur sleuth. The character grows throughout the three novels to become a licensed private detective working for Kathleen Bennette, PI. When Kathleen retires, Shelby buys her practice.  The theme for the series revolves around surrogate mothers, biologically altered humans, and human trafficking. In book…

Why I Won’t Vote for Donald Trump

What makes a good leader? According to an article, “Top 15 Leadership Qualities That Make Good Leaders (2020)” writer Sarmad Hasan, a London based financial analyst, tops his list with honesty and integrity. Also mentioned are empathy, humility, transparency, and vision and purpose. During the last four years the United States has been led by…

Song for a Whale

Song for a Whale

It’s surprising so many deaf people have families who never learn American Sign Language (ASL). Since most deafness isn’t hereditary, about 90% of Deaf children are born to hearing parents.  Unsurprisingly, twelve-year-old Iris was born deaf to hearing parents. Her mom and brother sign, but her father can’t seem to grasp his daughter’s language. And,…