Category Archives: Scratch Pad

The Assassin

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Overview The Assassin is a political thriller set during the Gaza war between Hamas and Israel. Dr. Russell Conrad is once again pulled into the shadowy world of the CIA and Mossad. With support from David Abraham and Sophia Kessler, … Continue reading →

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Retirement Advice

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Enjoy Life in Retirement(The Palm Beaches) One of the pleasant rewards for a lifetime of work is the anticipation of retirement. No more commutes, no more meetings, no terrible bosses, no more child care, and no more stress. Welcome to … Continue reading →

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Give Me a Break

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Allen Mesch

I don’t know about other authors, but I have been inundated with emails from people wanting to help me publicize my books. Here are some of the examples of the pitches. This person used the wrong name. Hi Collin, I … Continue reading →

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150th Anniversary of the City of Allen

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Allen Mesch

On April 25, 2026, Allen, Texas celebrated its 150th anniversary with a day-long event. It marked the date in 1876 when the residents of the town filed a map of the town with the State of Texas. Ebenezer Allen I … Continue reading →

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The Straits of Hormuz

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Allen Mesch

The Straits of Hormuz The Straits of Hormuz have been the focus of the world’s energy consumers and producers. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the gateway to consuming countries outside the Persian Gulf. Access to the … Continue reading →

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The Iran Fiasco

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Every day, there seem to be promises of a resolution to the Iran War. And every day, Iran demonstrates its tenacity in refusing to surrender. I am sure that our rival nations (Russia and China) are having a good laugh … Continue reading →

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Latest Art Projects

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Allen Mesch

I thought that I would take a break from my political tirades and show some of my recent art projects, You will notice that I slipped in a political commentary.

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Attack on Iran – Are We Safer?

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Allen Mesch

Iranian Missiles (NY Times) On Saturday, the world learned that the United States and Israel had begun attacking Iran. The targets included the country’s leadership, missile sites, and nuclear operations. Iran retaliated with attacks on US military positions, Israel, and … Continue reading →

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Slavery Ends in U.S., but Inequality Continues

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Allen Mesch

There is an interesting video making the rounds on the Internet. In the video a Black man explains how slavery has been with us for centuries. The enslaved people included all ethnicities, colors, and nationalities. Some people cite the Bible … Continue reading →

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New Artistic Memberships

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Allen Mesch

I am pleased to announce that I have been accepted for membership in two North Texas artistic organizations. I am now a member of the Writers Guild of Texas and the Plano Art Association. The Writers Guild of Texas is … Continue reading →

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