Posts by George Thomas Clark
Cole Hocker Sprints to Gold in Paris
Want to see the greatest race ever? Here it is, the men’s 1500 Olympic final in Paris. Cole Hocker, known for his kick, roared by one, two, and ultimately three great runners down the stretch to win the gold medal in an Olympic record 3:27.65. The gold medalist in the 2021 Olympics, Jakob Ingebrigsten, took…
Read MoreMan on Roof with a Rifle
Several times since last Saturday I have wondered why the police and secret service didn’t immediately respond, before the shooting, to spectators telling them a man with a rifle was on a roof nearby. Can someone explain why action wasn’t taken? That seems a no brainer. Yet…
Read MoreTee Time
The studio is dim and empty except for two merciless cameras aimed at a pair of aged candidates targeted by two serious interrogators. “President Biden,” says the female journalist, “many people, including your wife and closest advisors, are concerned that you are weak and descending into senility.” He looks a foot over the wrong camera…
Read MoreAnother Great Catch for Willie Mays
A friend just sent me a quote by an unnamed wise man who about Willie Mays said, “The only man who could’ve caught that ball just hit it.” Terrific phrase, and true. As a kid I in person saw Mays make many catches but the greatest was a sinking line drive to left center that…
Read MorePolitical Satire for Progressives
Available now in a single digital-only volume of four books: Echoes from Saddam Hussein, Obama on Edge, King Donald, and Down Goes Trump. In his signature style, George Thomas Clark combines satire and creative writing to illuminate many historic developments this century. Echoes from Saddam Hussein – Saddam Hussein and George W. Bush candidly explain…
Read MoreWillie Mays Forever
Some say Willie Mays died today but that can’t be true because Willie Mays is forever and I’ll continue celebrating his May 6th birthday as I did in these stories written on his 80th and 90th birthdays. Click here to read
Read MoreBill Walton on the Boards
The great Bill Walton has passed away, you may have heard, and like me, you probably didn’t know he’d long been ill with prostate cancer. I became a fan of Walton right after he emerged from Helix High School near San Diego and led UCLA to two NCAA titles, in 1972 and 1973, and the…
Read MoreWriting to Joe Biden Again
To Joe Biden, Despite being a lifelong Democrat, I’m surprised you keep asking me to send you money since I’ve made it clear I never support Nazis, and you by any horrific standard are a Nazi in the style of Hitler and Netanyahu. You are not only morally blind but senile and sinking fast, and…
Read MoreMy Message to Biden Campaign
I just received an email from Ming Lewis, “Deputy Director of Email and SMS” for the Biden-Harris campaign. Ming wants money so Joe Biden, Anthony Blinken, Kamala Harris, and the U.S. Congress can continue to fund the slaughter of the people of Gaza, not to mention Ukraine. This is my brief response to the Biden…
Read MoreFirst Steps Toward Peace
In the Oval Office, Secretary of State Antony Blinken extends a paper across the desk and says, “Mr. President, we have a new report from Gaza.” “Just read it to me, please.” Blinken, sitting opposite Biden, clears his throat and reports, “More than twenty-three thousand people, including at least ten thousand children, have been killed…
Read MoreExcellent NetGalley Review of Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories
(Tonight I noticed this wonderful NetGalley review of my short story collection “Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories”) Olga N, Reviewer on NetGalley I thank NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for providing me with an ARC copy of this collection of short stories, which I freely chose to review. The stories are divided up into five…
Read MoreMyriam Gurba Publishes Another Book
Myriam Gurba has just published another book – Creep, a collection of essays – so it’s a good time to reprint my creative feature “Who’s Myriam Gurba?” which originally appeared in October 2020. Gurba is a feisty, talented, and photogenic writer and social activist. Whether or not readers agree with her opinions, she entertains with…
Read MoreMore Good Reviews for Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories
Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories recently received another 5-star and 4-star review on NetGalley, boosting the book’s total on the influential book review site to two 5-star and four 4-star reviews. We hope these astute readers will also share their opinions on Amazon which, let us admit, is the focal point of the…
Read MoreGood Reviews for “Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories”
Good NetGalley Reviews for “Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories” There have already been three 4-Star reviews and one 5-Star Review posted by librarians, booksellers, and educators on the distinguished NetGalley book review website. Now we hope that these and similar reviews will be posted on Amazon and in other digital stores.
Read MoreThird Fine Review of “Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories”
Kay G – NetGalley and Goodreads A short collection of brief short stories – topics are widely varied, including Anne Frank, Palestine, Putin, speed dating, Covid, celebrities, and often darker subjects such as addiction, depression, and violence. There is almost always a twist at the end. A quick and quirky read.. Amazon Apple, Barnes and…
Read MoreAnother Good Review of “Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories”
Louise G of NetGalley and Goodreads just posted a positive review of “Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories.” “A great book to dip into as it has such short stories. I loved the alternative take on so many historical characters and events. It’s well-written, clever and interesting.” That makes two favorable review of this…
Read MoreExcellent Review of “Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories”
We are delighted to read this recent post by Markie B of NetGalley who showed insight and a fine writing style in her review of Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories. Member Reviews – 4 Stars – Markie B, Reviewer Anne Frank on Tour and Other Stories by George Thomas Clark is a vibrant…
Read MoreAnne Frank on Tour and Other Stories — Published Today
Ann Frank on Tour and Other Stories Introduction This lively collection offers literary short stories founded on History, Love, Need, Excess, and Final Acts. In History, Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings sit for a revealing interview that should have happened. Anne Frank survives the Holocaust and goes on a rousing book tour in the…
Read MoreJim Brown: 1936-2023
Almost sixty years after he retired I’m still thrilled whenever I think about Jim Brown on a football field, overpowering defenders in his path and outrunning those in pursuit. He had scores of memorable runs and receptions but this brief video of his five greatest plays is a good introduction for those too young to…
Read MoreYou Know Damn Well Who Won Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Lottery
The San Antonio Spurs have talented Gregg Popovich as head coach and an excellent front office but what they have most is astonishing good luck. Last night they won their third upper-level hall of fame center – 7-foot-5 wizard Victor Wembanyama came by draw onto their team as had dynamic David Robinson and Tim Duncan…
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