I am keenly aware that my novel, The Long Run, isn't everyone's jam. Perhaps the reader thinks they are embarking on a leisurely read/trail run in the woods -- without drama. But The Long Run is a thriller, so hold on to your hat! Here is a recent review from my #GoodReads page.

I do love writing novels and long form articles, but there are some liberating aspects to writing shorter pieces like this one on some of my daily habits -- from cold showers to walking backwards! vicarious-traveller.com/daily-habits/

A great interview with my wife, Lara Arabian, about being an artist and an Armenian (among her many aspects). Lara Arabian: Finding Her Place in the Great Canadian Mosaic #HumanSpirit mirrorspectator.com/2024/05/09/lar… via Mirror-Spectator

Backlash: Science and Reconciliation’s Future - Analysis - Evergreen Alliance. An important article about the environment and our current social, political, and economic system. #GoodReads #EnvironmentMatters evergreenalliance.ca/analysis/37/

‘People are in no mood to mourn’: mixed reactions in Tehran after death of President Ebrahim Raisi. May Raisi's soul never dwell in peace. #Iran theguardian.com/global-develop…

If you happen to be passing by this little free library in St. John's Newfoundland, you can snag a copy of my latest novel, the wilderness thriller, The Long Run. #GoodReads #Novel

Why Protecting Your Joints Should Be Your Number-One Workout Priority gq.com/story/joint-he… #Health #Fitness

Looks like a fascinating read. The Sentient Cell: The Cellular Foundations of Consciousness by Arthur S. Reber, Frantisek Baluska and William B. Miller Jr. Great review, too. #GoodReads thebcreview.ca/2024/06/24/221…

Turkey's Merih Demiral celebration of his goal flashing the ultra-nationalist wolf symbol is like a German player flashing a Nazi salute. It can't be tolerated by UEFA. He should be removed from #EURO2024. politico.eu/article/german…

"If I speak too long, I'm going to cry" Phil Liggett #TDF2024 Mark Cavendish After coining the "Manx Missile" nickname and commentating all 35 of Mark Cavendish's Tour de France stage wins, Phil Liggett reflects on the moment.

The July discounted sale of my books, The Long Run and Josef's Lair, is coming to an end soon. Snap up a copy before August 1st! #GoodReads. smashwords.com/books/view/143… smashwords.com/books/517515

LOL! This NEVER gets old and this is the best one EVER!!

Donald Trump is desperate to land a punch on Kamala Harris. But he fails, as does Elon Musk, who has hitched his wagon to a crazy orange horse. #Election2024. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Here is my latest blog post on my recent trip to Vancouver Island -- hiking, chilling, and hanging out will friends. #Travel #Wanderlust #BritishColumbia vicarious-traveller.com/late-flights-o…

Japanese athlete covers 270 km in 24 hours to break ultramarathon record. #HumanSpirit #Running guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/8/ja… via Guinness World Records

Why Did Canada’s Top Art Gallery Push Out a Visionary Curator? Art Gallery of Ontario #ArtMatters #Freedom of Speech matters, particularly around contentious issues where lives are on the line. thewalrus.ca/why-did-canada… via The Walrus

An important read. In the Shadow of the Holocaust: How the politics of memory in Europe obscures what we see in Israel and Gaza today. newyorker.com/news/the-weeke…

Students fume over Western University's new campus policy. Protesters must apply for approval 5 days prior and can't advertise demonstrations beforehand. The noose tightens on universities being bastions of learning. They've become lame corporate vehicles. #Onpoli cbc.ca/news/canada/lo…

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Cave discovery in France may explain why Neanderthals disappeared, scientists say. #archeology #genetics #HumanHistory cnn.com/2024/09/12/sci…