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David Rumer
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In 1936, our town was celebrating its Centennial. I was one of the elementary students who would march in the parade carrying a small American flag (with 48 stars). We were marshalled next to an old man in a classic open touring car who was celebrating his centennial. He leaned over the side of the car and said "when I was a boy like you I seen a old man in a buggy in the Independence Day Parade who claimed he was in the American Revolution." As kids, we had no need to verify this, but it is chronologically possible. From that day, history for me, has been inhabited by real people.
I graduated high school with a major in history, math, science, and english, and a minor in latin. As I grew older I was dismayed to find youngsters graduating with a major in "feelgood" and no idea of what made this country great. After graduation from the U. of Wisconsin I spent a career in engineering. On retirement, I wrote some poems and short stories, for the amazement and amusement of my grandchildren, that were published. I then set out to write essays on America's greatness and from there, my book: "Tainted Legacy" was born.
Birth Place: Indianapolis, IN U.S.
Accomplishments: I have had poems and short stories published. I'm a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. Graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Hold patents.
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Books
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Short Stories
Dynasty by David Rumer
Most people are born, fight the battle of life, and disappear from the face of the earth without an enduring trace. This story was written so this did not happen to Sabinah Foxx. ...
The Hun by David Rumer
"The Hun" is based on an incident occurring in the neighborhood I lived in as a youngster. We will never know why Walter Franz had reached his breaking point. ...
Canned Cream by David Rumer
An incident from the Great Depression...
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Poetry
Sentimental Journey by David Rumer
Life's Ups and Downs. . ....
Eyewitmess by David Rumer
Seeing the world is a matter of perspective....
Viva la Differences by David Rumer
Reaction to French resentment....
Macrosoft by David Rumer
Bill Gates retired with $billions, inspiring these words. - - -
With apologies to Sam Walter Foss:...
Last Will & Etc. by David Rumer
just for fun...
Karen's Boys by David Rumer
I'm long convinced we do not "make men out of boys." Instead, we make boys and, with time, they become men. Watching my son and daughter-in-law raising my two grandsons inspired these lines. ...
Amen by David Rumer
just for fun....
Humilitous by David Rumer
just for fun...
Seasons IV by David Rumer
Life and love in four parts....
Duty's Call by David Rumer
God Bless America!...
Geezser by David Rumer
The Rhyme of the Ancient...
Ol' Spaghetti Legs by David Rumer
A horse is a horse, of course....
Lucky Day by David Rumer
Written for a horseplayer friend.Sadly, the beast was only lurking. It returned to claim our friend, Pete. This poem was published in an anthology. ...
Anonymous by David Rumer
The ignominious Anonymous...
The Essence of Beauty by David Rumer
Written for Rachel, age 10....
If I were King by David Rumer
Dedicated to children....
Upscale Love by David Rumer
Love flounders in the upscale world....
Fair Trade by David Rumer
A game of hearts....
Shannon by David Rumer
Grandchildren are grand....
Widow's Weeds by David Rumer
A villanelle is always a challenge....
September Eleven by David Rumer
Inspired by TV interview of a young man who lost his recent bride in the upper floors of the Trade Center on 9/11...
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Articles
BREAK BLOW BURN by David Rumer
Remarks on Camille Paglia anthology
BREAK BLOW BURN submitted to Poetry
Magazine. Returned with note that Poetry staff had already reviewed BREAK
BLOW BURN...
Ein Grassenhopper und das Bunchen Anters by David Rumer
As a small boy in the '30s, I delivered the Saturday Evening Post. A clever author on the humor page wrote fractured fables in garbled English, as: "Tales Mine GrossenfaderTold" I have tried to find...
T.J.'s Dilemma by David Rumer
The cat brings home a problem he can't solve. Article appeared originally in CATS magazine 02/93...
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Links
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| Lakeline Corporation
A website featuring my book:
"Tainted Legacy"
Gen-X Inherits the Hangover
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Additional information
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| I am currently promoting my book with signings, lectures, and discussion groups. I'm finding it was easier to write the book than to promote and sell it. |
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Contact
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Lakeline Corporation
8439 W. Catherine Ave. Apt 101 Chicago, Il 60656
Chicago
IL
60656
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