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The Crow
by F.G. Baker Junior struts across the yard, Master of his domain. He was born in the great spruce next door, his first view of the world, this land. Within it live the friends, neighbors, Foes and accomplices of his kingdom. He has seen it all from his crow’s nest on high, From the ground and from every angle and view. He protects if from invading hawks Who swoop on its resident dove and duck. Only the humans who live below do not credit him as its true king. He keeps balance and justice for all. If some beautiful, jet black mate Were to fly by some day, He would not object.Read More
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The Broncos Super Bowl Dream
based on the writing prompt: Prompt: “The way they said good night…” by F. G. Baker She knew that there was going to be trouble when they separated last night. It had been a big day at the Super Bowl and they had had a wonderful time with all the excitement just to be there, with all the partying. They had way too much to drink and things seemed really good until the game started. Then where was that ball flying into the wrong end zone and things went downhill from there. After all the cost and arrangements just to get to the stadium with the crowds and everything. Well, it had been a hectic few days.Read More
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Book Review: The Czech and Slovak Legion in Siberia
Book Review by Fred G. Baker: Dr. Joan McGuire Mohr, The Czech and Slovak Legion in Siberia, 1917-1922, (Jefferson, N. Carolina, McFarland & Co., Inc., 2012), 254 p. During the First World War a number of Czech and Slovak leaders saw an opportunity to create their own independent nation from the controlling Austro-Hungarian Empire. They sought to form a common country from the Bohemian, Moravian and Slovak portions of that empire. They created an international movement for their new country, negotiated with Britain, France, the United States and Russia to provide a fighting force of Czechs and Slovaks to fight with the Allies against the Central Powers of Germany, Austro-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.Read More
