About Bill
Bill’s some sort of writer and a wannabe of many adventurous identities, like artist. Called Opa by some; Bill by others (Dad by few), he’s a career militarist with centrist, left-leaning values. A happy skeptic (believe it or not) who loves logic, magic, music, mystery, mother nature, and some people. A champion of humanity’s dark side, Bill is (occasionally) a grumpy old fart and a dirty old man playing the role of a teenage rocker heathen. He’s a helper to some but a critic to others. His personal motto is “right here, right now.” When that fails, it’s “fuck it!”
About Our Literary Journey
This is where I post some prose and much poetry. I write things and put them here (essays, stories, poems, thoughts).
Heartfelt thanks to all readers. You have encouraged and supported me on my romantic tryst with writing and blogging. I feel indebted to all writers everywhere who have made this world a better place, using only words.
About Dispassionate Doubt
This is my page for things related to that part of human nature having to do with beliefs, ontology, and other branches of metaphysics. It reflects my experiences in those areas of life.
My tagline is Broodings and Ponderings of a Pensive Skeptic. I brood that people who cannot, or do not, believe in any gods are so misunderstood and maligned. I also feel bad because religion is such a mess. This is especially true at the fundamentalist levels and is certainly worrisome.
I read, think, and write about it.
Until our last words are written, thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
And yet, please continue to….
Look both ways and mind the gaps.
Our Literary Journey 
Thanks for introducing me to a new word today: pluviophile. It’s one of those gloomy days today in Michigan–beautiful!
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You’re welcome, amy. ’tis hot and sunny here in the PNW all week.
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I think we have your rain here in Michigan then! It’s turning the lawns from brown to green, though, so I’m enjoying the rain.
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You’re in the Pacific North West, Bill?
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I was until about two years ago
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very nifty blog. I agree also with your last meal 🙂
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Thank you.
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I like your marriage advice. It has worked for us, too (I’ve been part of one for almost 40 years, so I’m a little behind you) 🙂
I’ve just discovered your blog and have read a couple of entries. Liked ’em both; looking forward to more.
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Glad you liked them.
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Love your tagline.
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thank you.
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your words are rife with emotional intensity in a manner most distinct. reading your work evokes untold trains of thought.
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Thank you.
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“Look both ways and mind the gaps.”
I’m glad I checked a few poetic pieces of yours from the wp reader. Your words tug at emotions, some are even thought-provoking.
Looking forward to your future posts!
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Ah no, I see now not PNW, but Texas.
No matter, we all end up in the same place eventually.
Cheers
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Yes. Now in central Texas
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I only ask because I spent some time in PNW a few years back. Started and finished in San Francisco – loved it! – spent a lot of time in Washington, but also visited Portland Or, Coeur d’Alene Id and the wonderful Vancouver BC
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I lived 13 miles (20k?) east of Seattle for 3 years. I agree with your assessment. Lovely area.
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Lovely insight into the you that is you, Bill.
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Thanks again
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Hello Bill, I have nominated your blog for Liebstar Award 2020. You will find the nomination questionnaire and other details here: https://trishsplaces.com/2020/08/06/liebster-award-nomination-2020/
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I’m also a pluviophile. ☔️💦🌧⛈
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