Author Archives: Laer Carroll

About Laer Carroll

I am an aerospace software and systems engineer recently retired to become a professional writer. My genres include sci fi and fantasy, young adult, and technical books.

GENIUS or INGENIOUS scam – the Afghan physics student

Posted on November 19, 2019

I never contribute money to sob stories, even when family or friends introduce them to me. Instead each month I contribute to three charities, one newspaper, and one politician. That’s all support I feel my modest retirement income allows. There … Continue reading →

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EVOLUTION OF DANCE – hilarious

Posted on November 6, 2019

Over a dozen years ago motivational speaker Judson Lappily created & performed a hilarious dance routine he titled “Evolution of Dance.” It became immensely popular & has spawned dozens of copies and variations. Since then he had updated it twice. … Continue reading →

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SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY – terrific dance scenes mashup

Posted on October 19, 2019

I’ve been a fan of dancing since high school when I learned rock and roll (AKA East Coast Swing). I did it at a honky-tonk owned by an uncle and was taught by a hot waitress twice my age. Later … Continue reading →

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BATWOMAN – good start

Posted on October 8, 2019

I thought the CW’s Batwoman program would bore me. I just saw the first episode and enjoyed it. So I bought the season via Amazon Video. Even if it doesn’t pan out for me after the first few episodes at … Continue reading →

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OUR GIRL – great British TV military drama

Posted on September 29, 2019

These last few days I’ve been watching a great BBC program: Our Girl. Over five episodes it chronicles the evolution of Molly Dawes from a depressed, underachieving London East End young woman to a confident professional. This happens over a … Continue reading →

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CLASSIC black German DISCO-ROCK vocal group

Posted on September 23, 2019

In the mid-70s to mid-80s one of the most popular vocal groups in Europe & Russia was Boney M. It disbanded in the mid-80s but several times has been reborn by replacing several members. All their works can be heard … Continue reading →

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CITY HOMICIDE – great Australian police crime series

Posted on September 16, 2019

I’m a fan of British police procedurals. Recently I discovered an Australian series that has the same sensibilities – convincing acting, well plotted, gritty detailed crime drama. Most of all is that it has interesting characters you care about and … Continue reading →

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FUN VIDEO – tune from Status Quo band: In The Army Now

Posted on August 31, 2019

Want to see Darth Vader & Storm Troopers dancing? (And some cute girls and guys?) Watch! The tune is from an album by the UK band Status Quo. Video by videditor KM Music in Thessaloniki Greece. One of my favorite … Continue reading →

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FUN VIDEO – Sugar, Sugar (the Archies, 1969)

Posted on August 26, 2019

I lack any announcements of sci-fi/fantasy news this week, or any other news I want to shout about. Not because there is none, but because I’m lazy. So I’m starting a new practice. Each week without news I’ll post a … Continue reading →

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How BLACK WIDOW could come back – version 2

Posted on July 29, 2019

I just received and put up on my wall a photo of Natasha Romanoff as Black Widow. It’s from “Captain America: Civil War.” It’s directly in my line of sight when I lift my gaze from my computer monitor. It … Continue reading →

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