HeyJaredA Boomer and His Books
The pop culture that Baby Boomers like myself were raised on.
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A QUICK UPDATE ON THIS BLOG (opens the original)
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I apologize for not updating lately. My computer broke down in late August. I ordered a refurbished Apple Mac in early September but when it arrived it proved inadequate. I have returned the computer but am still awaiting my refund. When that comes through I will buy a new computer and hasten to start posting new work again. I have written several pieces I am eager to share with you but right now I can only access Substack on my phone and I have no desire to write a 2000-word essay on a smartpho
GARDNER…JOHN GARDNER (opens the original)
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THE EAGLE HAS FLOWN (opens the original)
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THE EGGSHELL GENERATION (opens the original)
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THE FIFTY BEST THRILLERS OF THE CENTURY (SO FAR) (opens the original)
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