Jamaica Blood (Book) - 9/27/2007 9:57:14 AM
Franz, "Jamaica Blood" sounds like a terrific book. Molly Martin's review sounds like its a book I want to read.
Jungle Fever - Congo Years 1994-99 (Book) - 3/24/2005 7:57:17 AM
Sounds very interesting Franz. G
COOKIN N' BOOKIN' by Tara Henderson Forrest (Book) - 4/21/2004 1:16:21 PM
sounds good Franz. I love vegetables. G
Jungle Fever - Congo Years 1994-99 (Book) - 4/3/2004 7:16:56 AM
Absorbing Read … Recommended … 4 stars
The Review
Long time oil man turned writer Kessler draws on his long experience in the oil industry and his knowledge of Africa to produce a compelling slice of life read. A satisfactory exploit, writer Kessler has shrewdly blended fiction, passion, enigma, machination and jeopardy in this narrative of dying, corruption and devotion.
Well done, happy to recommend.
Jamaica Blood (Book) - 2/29/2004 12:11:12 PM
Absorbing Read … Well Recommended … 5 stars
The Review
Life and death, freedom and slavery, injustice and equity are all portrayed with deftness from the pen of talented writer Kessler. Kessler’s unsentimental historic perception is filled with penetrating personifications of at times barbarous, self-indulgent landowners poignantly abutting with the simple struggle for basic human rights.
Not for the squeamish, excellent read, happy to recommend.
Reviewed by: molly martin read full review this site: article on mj hollingshead site
Jamaica Blood (Book) - 2/5/2004 9:38:57 PM
Sounds like a 'MUST READ' to me! I wish you much success!
Hugs,
Victoria
The Dog Murder (Short Story) - 8/27/2008 7:58:21 AM
Franz, I have been struggling for years to resolve the problem of why man has to kill animals, brutally or otherwise, in order to feed our appetite. I'm a Christian and worse, the Old Testament seems to tolerate animal sacrifice to please God. Please post if you find some answers. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Regino
About Jenny (Short Story) - 7/15/2008 9:31:54 AM
Jenny is my kind of hero Franz. Thank you for her story.
Sincerely,
Regino
The Christmas Pig (Short Story) - 6/15/2008 10:52:36 AM
Thanks for bringing this matter out. In the Philippines, the abbattoir seems to be the final destination of water buffalos after having served as farm beast of burden. I hope there will come a fairer way to treat their kind.
Sincerely,
Regino
True Man or Fake God? (Short Story) - 6/15/2008 10:18:26 AM
Down to earth and a good read. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Regino
THE UFOS ARE BACK AGAIN (Short Story) - 2/5/2008 11:10:06 AM
low-frequent sounds (low frequency) ?
Not sure about the point of the story. Was it a dream or dellusion?
The title caught my interest but the story did not.
The Seven Cobras (Short Story) - 1/5/2008 4:57:54 PM
A fascinating look at a topic that's not usually explored, Franz, and you did a marvellous job giving us an overview as well as details. I particularly enjoyed the 'Melusine' parts...a reminder of my own literary background.
Snakes always played the role of villain in those wonderful, exciting adventure movies I watched as a child...
Thanks and Happy new Year!
Gina
THE UFOS ARE BACK AGAIN (Short Story) - 10/8/2007 3:11:34 AM
Riveting story, Franz; well done! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :)
The Christmas Pig (Short Story) - 7/30/2007 4:18:14 AM
interesting read
The Mighty Dam - Chapter 5 (Short Story) - 7/14/2007 9:06:43 AM
am enjoying reading
The Mighty Dam - Chapter 4 (Short Story) - 7/14/2007 9:06:15 AM
well written, keeps us 'turning the page'
The Mighty Dam - Chapter 6 (Short Story) - 7/14/2007 8:36:15 AM
Excellent write, Franz; very well penned!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
The Mighty Dam - Chapter Three (Short Story) - 7/13/2007 10:42:51 AM
i am enjoying this work
The Mighty Dam - Chapter Two (Short Story) - 7/13/2007 8:29:14 AM
Excellent imagery, Franz; it drew me in and didn't let go. Very well penned; bravo!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
The Mighty Dam - Chapter Two (Short Story) - 7/13/2007 5:36:48 AM
waiting for more!!
The Mighty Dam - Chapter One (Short Story) - 7/13/2007 3:23:07 AM
holds reader interest!!
On World's Most Dangerous Road (Short Story) - 6/9/2007 1:39:29 AM
I have seen TV stories about this road. Just glad I don't have to commute.
Walt
The Gemstone from the Fish's Head (Short Story) - 6/8/2007 10:26:05 AM
A very mystical story indeed
We never know what treasures we find in the most unusual places,
a fish head...wow
Walt
The Gemstone from the Fish's Head (Short Story) - 6/8/2007 9:11:30 AM
Very interestring. So did anything ever happen because of the stome?
The Gemstone from the Fish's Head (Short Story) - 6/8/2007 8:34:58 AM
Good story, Franz; very well penned! BRAVO~ :)
The Gemstone from the Fish's Head (Short Story) - 6/8/2007 7:49:16 AM
I enjoy this story very much, Franz. Nice to read from you again. Love, peace, and blessings to you,
Regis
Ghost Trees And A Cat Called Nolli (Short Story) - 4/29/2007 9:50:18 AM
That is an excellent short story.
Elizabeth
Ghost Trees And A Cat Called Nolli (Short Story) - 4/29/2007 7:04:08 AM
Some things simply cannot be explained. Some things are beyond our comprehension. Yes, the tree had to be cut down.
Ghost Trees And A Cat Called Nolli (Short Story) - 4/29/2007 4:39:02 AM
Franz, it is good to see you here; you've been missed! Wonderful write yet again; bravo! Very well done!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :D
The Grayzone (Short Story) - 1/7/2007 3:09:13 PM
Excellent write, Franz! Very well done! :)
On World's Most Dangerous Road (Short Story) - 11/18/2006 2:05:17 PM
A well written story full of suspense till the end. It really inspires confidence when the driver is chewing cocoa leaves. I was on a night bus in Nepal once and the driver stopped on a cliff side to join his friends for a whisky break. Scary. Travelling is amazing though and has made me value life very differently. Thankyou and glad you made it back to tell the tale!
Why Good Books Don’t Sell And Why There Is Hope (Article) - 3/3/2009 9:28:25 PM
A prediction right on mark. Thank you Franz.
Sincerely,
Regino
Reincarnation And Love Relations (Article) - 3/3/2009 9:12:55 PM
Franz,
In Bhutan's citizen database, there are records of women having multiple concurrent husbands. My Bhutanese friend told me that it is not uncommon in remote villages of the country where there are fewer women than men.
Sincerely,
Regino
Humans - The Scourge of Earth (Article) - 3/2/2009 8:56:35 AM
Franz, I really believe in "...Creating sanctuaries for nature to survive, and to re-colonize the planet’s surface again.". Thank you for this provocative article.
Sincerely,
Regino
A 'Small' Attitude Shift with Big Consequences (Article) - 3/2/2009 8:23:29 AM
Franz, I really believe that "Ultimately, with the sky above our head, and the earth below our feet, there won’t be an alternative to an honest, ethical and sustainable living from the land.". Thank you for this article.
Sincerely,
Regino
Why so much hatred against Israel? (Article) - 12/30/2008 4:35:40 AM
Well Written. I can never figure out why when Isael is attacked and defends itself, the world suddenly becomes enraged that someone would defend themselves.
Why so much hatred against Israel? (Article) - 12/26/2008 11:42:34 AM
"But even in Asia, countries with a Muslim majority (Indonesia, Philippines) are trailing the pack."
Franz,
The Philippines has a Christian majority. But you're right, we're trailing the pack and struggling to catch up. BTW, I'm a Filipino.
Sincerely,
Regino
More on our potential future (Article) - 10/15/2008 7:23:54 AM
Hello Franz!
The problem is that most people living in western nations haven't a clue as to what is happening in the over-populated regions that feel like they've already depleted all their natural resources, like arable land and fresh water.
But I am not willing to succumb to pessimism. I have faith in human ingenuity. I believe birth rates will start to decline in the next 50 years. I believe this because as national wealth rises, so does education. As education rises, birth rates decline due to one's awareness of the evils of consumption, superstition and ignorance.
People are thinking creatures. And we are cooperative. If we weren't we would never have been able to build civilizations. I think those two very human conditions will help us overcome any obstacles to the bright future.
Take care and be well, Franz.
~ Sara
Letter to My Sons (Article) - 9/21/2008 2:27:39 AM
enjoyed the read
When A Fault Zone Re-Awakens (Article) - 7/21/2008 5:24:48 PM
Informative,i.e.Ought Come Live In Mexifornia Earthquakes...
Gravity Changes Has More Do Than You Know With It...Thrown In OVERPOPULATION Of Planet...
TRASK
When A Fault Zone Re-Awakens (Article) - 7/21/2008 12:23:26 PM
Earthquakes seem to be the manifestation of connected slippages. We have scant knowledge of how secure any given resting place is after a slip, however we can be sure that the geologic dynamics have changed from before so another potential slip has been set up and will occur when a triggering amount of pressure builds up from the tektonic movement. Earthquakes are a chain of events the links of which are of uneven length and strength. If I understand your piece, I agree with your analysis.
Leland
Some Essential Points Regarding Climate, and Climate Change (Article) - 6/17/2008 12:20:29 AM
Thank you for presenting the facts so clearly, particularly the increase in the carbon dioxide concentration of the atmosphere during the last 50 years.
Sincerely,
Regino
Are 21st Century Mega-Cities Sustainable? (Article) - 6/1/2008 1:03:48 PM
thought provoking
Some Essential Points Regarding Climate, and Climate Change (Article) - 3/31/2008 9:44:00 PM
Franz i agree that too much focus on climate change. not sure however if we have much control over it. Believe this has turned into more of a political issue than i would like. The newspapers do not Give me all the facts they give partial facts, i must dig for contrary facts and i do not like that. Give me both sides without my needing to verify what was written as too much spinning occurs
appreciatively
Tuchy
Electronic Dating: Find Your Perfect Frankenstein Monster Partner (Article) - 12/31/2007 4:49:50 AM
lots to think about
Reason and the Divine – Thoughts about an Unnecessary Conflict (Article) - 12/31/2007 4:49:10 AM
enjoyed reading
The Bitter Price of Pride (Article) - 12/31/2007 4:48:45 AM
interesting article
Some Essential Points Regarding Climate, and Climate Change (Article) - 12/31/2007 4:46:14 AM
informative read
Some Essential Points Regarding Climate, and Climate Change (Article) - 12/23/2007 4:21:12 PM
POMPELII,BIG EXAMPLE,i.e. Destroyed (Climatic)Volcanic Eruption Or Act Of(God)!
Centuries Later Dug Out of Mud,1000's People Naked,Running From Still (Buried Alive Dead)Carrying Their Gold, Coins,Cups,Jewelry,Paintings!
That' All They Cared About Saving,i.e.It's Joke That You Look Out Into This Evil World You Write Think Modern Day $Greed Mongering$ People Care About What Climate?
When They Could Care Even Less About 2 Million + Children Disappear Each Year In USA Enslaved, Prostituted,Most Killed,Choked To Death Having Sick Sex By Pervert Child Molesters!
Credit For Illuminating Write!
TRASK
Some Essential Points Regarding Climate, and Climate Change (Article) - 12/22/2007 12:31:54 AM
Well written and thought out. For those who believe man is responsible for climate change… how about this… Let’s start by banning all carbonated drinks, starting with champagne. How’s that sound to you Coke and Pepsi shareholders? Then the government and Hollywood can join in by banning limos and all other hydrocarbon driven vehicles for use by politicians and movie stars. Hence forth, from now, and forever, all politicians, celebrities and their families must walk, use mass transit, or ride bicycles. I bet that would cool things down a bit.
Electronic Dating: Find Your Perfect Frankenstein Monster Partner (Article) - 12/21/2007 5:16:25 PM
I wonder what prompted this article, Franz. It's certainly entertaining, funny, but also saddening if one takes a closer look. Perhaps one comes to the conclusion that the subject is too complex...that looking for that special someone is too damn tough if one analyzes...and that -- in this case -- a fool may be luckier than a thinking man.
Now, I don't refer to you with that last remark...it's a general conclusion...see? you make me think when I'd rather not. :))
love,
gina
Electronic Dating: Find Your Perfect Frankenstein Monster Partner (Article) - 10/24/2007 6:56:45 AM
Although this is an amusing article, Your analyses could apply to any form of dating. Human beings are so complex (expecially, women), we will never fully understand them .. no matter what venue is used to meet them. One metaphor that has always worked for me is: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained".
Warm regards ...
Reginald V. Johnson
When Diversity Gives Strength And When It Won’t (Article) - 8/10/2007 2:56:41 AM
well done
Western Front 1914-18- War isn’t just Boy’z Toy’z (Article) - 7/31/2007 2:21:45 AM
powerful work
European World War II Hotspots - Seen through my Dad's Memories (Article) - 7/28/2007 10:11:30 AM
a very precious chronicle full of pathos, reality and the pity of war distilled to borrow a phrase from Wilfred Owen. the tragedy of politicians and people in power throwing human beings that are embodiment of life, love, skills and talents into struggles that are frequently ill-conceived and unnecessary continues to be with us as long as we see war as a way of conflict resolution. As long as we see human life as in the end a cheap price to pay for glory. The Wars of the 20th century need a very deep analysis, your Chronicle is a step in a much-needed direction. It does the very important function of "humanising" the other side. a process which we generally cancel by rapid demonisation of all other to wallow in our self justifying complacency. Your important contribution should be just the beginning.
Sex Drive and Aids in Sub-Saharan Africa (Article) - 7/28/2007 8:59:16 AM
excellent. Again and again the West Falls in the trap of seeing everything through its own eyes and through the assumption that the West provides the only reference points. Assuming that they are the only successful representatives of civilisation and thriving human society and all else should become like them or be left to pay the price and suffer! you point that out so well. it is an almost pathological denial of the very real crisis that the West is going through. As though the whole 20th century can be denied and buried pretending it never happened and it was without significance. sadly many non-western societies by sharing in the progressive lack of respect of humanness and of inherent rights of the human being of all ages and of all sexes, present themselves as easy surrogates for the very real and deep crisis the West is living through without realising that the crisis is being compounded by denial, and by finding surrogates societies of imagined or of real suffering and failures to feed the "I am all right Jack", and "aren't we lucky to be us" feeling!! Thank you for posting your below the surface experience of Africa breaking the pattern of naive reductionist judgement.
Tarek
Perhaps One Day (Poetry) - 7/27/2009 4:55:24 AM
We all need help getting from one side to the other, nice write.
purple rainbow (Poetry) - 3/16/2009 3:06:52 PM
Most lovely and descriptive verses. Few but quite effective in painting a breathtaking natural picture!
Nicole
Perhaps One Day (Poetry) - 3/13/2009 8:30:30 PM
Hugely meaningful, Franz. I would have done the same. I can relate. Thank you for sharing a most special moment of decision to act. Love and peace,
Regis
purple rainbow (Poetry) - 3/13/2009 8:29:19 PM
You have captured and shared a special moment very effectively via your verses here, Franz. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
purple rainbow (Poetry) - 3/13/2009 7:06:28 PM
Franz, you remind me of why purple is my favorite color. -gene.
Perhaps One Day (Poetry) - 11/21/2008 8:16:43 PM
Franz,
I love this, the last lines tell it all.
Many blessings,
~Linda
Perhaps One Day (Poetry) - 11/21/2008 4:21:26 PM
Wouldn't we all like to see that happen to us, to be put where we would then thrive...good to see you, its quite sometime since last you wrote...Ed
Perhaps One Day (Poetry) - 11/19/2008 6:40:11 AM
Yes, excellent observation on the desire in each of us to be protected. I wish you safe travels Franz. Be well! ~ Sara
Perhaps One Day (Poetry) - 11/19/2008 6:01:45 AM
We all wish for that. Wonderful write, Frank!!!
Sandie Angel :o)
Seven Questions (Poetry) - 10/19/2008 11:43:04 PM
Outstanding!
When you have a chance, please visit my Christ-filled website my friend.
Amen.
A Christian Prayer (Poetry) - 9/28/2008 11:05:31 AM
inspiring and faithful prayer
A Christian Prayer (Poetry) - 9/11/2008 7:54:04 PM
Yes, wonderful thoughts from an excellent poem.
God Bless You!
John Michael
Humanity Means Waiting (Poetry) - 8/17/2008 1:21:33 PM
Intellectual - espresso maker--I found this ironic and humoruous but so true since so many intellectual conversations (many of them meaningless and going nowhere) tend to happen at a place like Starbucks over a paper or plastic cup of brew. How many of the problems on this earth are solved in such a situation?
Ahead of Golden Sunsets (Poetry) - 7/22/2008 10:38:18 AM
Great Golden Poetry!
Bravo!
The Moon in the Palmtree (Poetry) - 6/17/2008 8:35:01 PM
Amazing thing about Haiku ~ short but high on impact, as this was!
Color and dreams (Poetry) - 5/6/2008 6:19:05 AM
Short, graphic, pictorial, dreams are of life and living and sometimes of the deceased, but all in all kind of lead us on our way.
Humanity Means Waiting (Poetry) - 3/26/2008 4:33:47 PM
This is interesting--a poetic word game with a message and plenty of images to go along. Thanks for sharing this.
Leann
Seven Questions (Poetry) - 2/23/2008 6:56:19 AM
Human beings are a most dangerous species, are they not?
Thank Goodness that a New System of things will soon arrive to wipe out these atrocities towards both man and nature.
Great questions that the Bible clearly answers to our satisfaction.
The Moon in the Palmtree (Poetry) - 2/23/2008 6:54:07 AM
Splendid Haiku, and an intriguing piece of artwork to match it!
Humanity Means Waiting (Poetry) - 2/5/2008 11:02:06 AM
Interesting acrostic, it did inspire me to write one of my own.
Thanks for being my muse.
The Good, The Bad, The Powerful (Poetry) - 12/30/2007 8:51:47 PM
enjoyed the read
No Cappucino Today (Poetry) - 12/21/2007 5:18:26 PM
oh, the hardships!
May 2008 bring you many happy Cappucino moments, Franz!
love,
Gina
The Good, The Bad, The Powerful (Poetry) - 12/21/2007 4:54:11 PM
Franz, your style is admirably stark...the power in your vision and the thoughts that convey it make a grand impression. That landscape of yours sounds just like all of nature: beautiful, dangerous, soothing, cruel
With or without the wrapping of dreams, illusions and hope: I wish you serenity, happiness and peace!
Thank you
Gina
The Good, The Bad, The Powerful (Poetry) - 12/6/2007 6:24:41 AM
Franz
This is beautiful. Love the last stanza, particularly: a present from God! Well done. My new favorite of yours--
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Vapor Silhouettes (Poetry) - 12/5/2007 2:03:03 PM
Symbolically meaningful and thought-inciting, Franz. Thank you for sharing this perspective. Love and peace to you,
Regis
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