Fourth Doctor: Hello, did I startle you? Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. Leela: (gasps) The Evil One! Fourth Doctor: ...Well, nobody's perfect, but that's overstating it a little.

#drwho quote #doctorwho #tombaker #classicdrwho

pic of a small gnome-like little statuette sitting on my table.

my wife saw this and thought of me. Not sure how to take that. Nice gift though. I named him Wendell...

image of a puzzle box, cover displays picture of a wooden foot bridge, picture taken while on a hike.

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I’ve been posting pics that I’ve taken while on my #hikes. I knew when I took this pic that it would make a great puzzle. So right. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

“The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It's been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game, it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good, and it could be again.” - James Earl Jones, Field of Dreams

#baseball #quote #fieldofdreams

Wooden trestle foot bridge spanning a creek.

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I’m posting pics that I’ve taken while on my #hikes. Took this pic while hiking Big Creek, working my way to the Mt. Ellinor extension trail. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

Broken Sky novella hardcover image with Readers' Favorite Five Stars award sticker displayed

"If you love survival stories set in dystopian worlds, do not miss out on Broken Sky. Full of suspense, mystery, and intrigue, this sci-fi tale hooks you in from the very first page and keeps you engaged until the last. Beshears' worldbuilding is captivating.” #scifi www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZSWEWG

"I told my doctor I broke my arm in two places. He told me to stop going to those places."

okay, this one isn't so much a #quote as a groan-quote from some grandpa somewhere...

Picture of me taking a break while on Mt. Rose climb, view of Lake Cushman far below

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I’m posting pics that I’ve taken while on my #hikes. This pic: I stopped to take in the view of Lake Cushman below while hiking Mt. Rose. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

"I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes their sci-fi with a bit of intrigue, adventure, suspense and a splash of creepy horror." – five stars "The most interesting SF I've read in years. Well done! Will there be a sequel?" - five stars The Black Tower David R. Beshears www.davidrbeshears.com

The Black Tower – the Complete Series
“The threads of each story weave together, wrapping you up like a spider with its prey and holding on tight until you reach the thrilling conclusion.” – Readers’ Favorite Five Stars award
#sciencefiction #scifi #books #reading
www.amazon.com/dp/B00QMUB23G

Image of Mt. Rainier on the distant horizon pre-dawn, viewed as seen midway up the route to the Mt. Ellinor trailhead

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I’m posting pics that I’ve taken while on my #hikes. Took this pic while en route to Ellinor trailhead, saw this. Rainier on horizon predawn. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

"When you enter a room, you have to kiss his ring. I don't mind, but he has it in his back pocket." – Don Rickles

#rickles quote #donrickles

Mrs. Weddington's Yard book cover with Readers' Favorite Five Stars award sticker. quote text: “David R. Beshears does a great job of capturing what animals may think or feel in Mrs. Weddington’s Yard. I found myself caring about them and empathizing with their fears, which is a sign of good storytelling.” – Readers’ Favorite reviewer

Mrs. Weddington’s Yard, a short #fantasy #novella, first in an upcoming series. #read #books
The quiet existence of a menagerie of animals is disrupted when Mother fails to show up one morning to care for them. www.amazon.com/dp/B0G76P8LTC

picture of Mt. Washington, viewed from the top of Mt. Ellinor. A cloud is brushing up against the mountain, gray sky in the background.

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I’m posting a few pics that I’ve taken while on my #hikes. This pic... looking across at Mt. Washington, viewed from Mt. Ellinor. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

"There are three signs of old age: loss of memory ... I forget the other two." – Red Skelton

a #redskelton quote #skelton

Greybeard Publishing -- science fiction and fantasy titles available in large print paperback.

Twenty-one of my #books (mostly #scifi and #fantasy) are available in large print paperback format, listed on the Large Print page on greybeardpublishing.com #largeprint #lpe #reading

sun's rays streaking through the thinning fog and tree branches

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I'm posting a few pics that I’ve taken while on my #hikes. I took this pic while #hiking Rock Candy Mtn as I was coming up above the fog. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

"If you´re alive, make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death." – Mel Brooks

#melbrooks quote

KHDZ book cover with reviewer quote: "If you like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratchett you will enjoy this short book. I was chuckling along from the first couple of pages and the whole book kept me entertained."

John Smith is the first person ever sent downstairs due to a mix-up in the paperwork. While this is sorted out, he is assigned to work at Hades’ local television station, where he must deal with strange characters and stranger programming. #reading #fantasy #books www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYNUGSW

a pic of wagonwheel lake

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I’m posting a few pics that I’ve taken while on my #hikes. One of the steepest is the #hike up to the tiny Wagonwheel Lake. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln

#lincoln quote #abrahamlincoln

Serpent's Keep - Book One of the Serpent's Keep Trilogy by David R. Beshears - Recipient of Readers' Favorite Five Stars award

book 1 of #scifi / #fantasy Serpent’s Keep trilogy FREE #ebook 3 days only www.amazon.com/dp/B0070YBSGE
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading this spellbinding, magical, and suspenseful fantasy epic for its unique and intrepid characters and its evocative and atmospheric worldbuilding.” – Readers’ Favorite

Cool! I’ve been collecting all the novelizations for the past year, reading them in broadcast order. I just started reading this one last night.

“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” – Greek Proverb

#proverb #quote

mountain goat atop Mt. Ellinor, watching me having a quick lunch before I start back down the mountain.

When not #writing, I can usually be found on any one of a dozen #northwest mountains. I thought I’d post a few pics I’ve taken while on my #hikes. This is a pic from Mt. Ellinor. And here’s a video from a few years ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHWG...

"I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes their sci-fi with a bit of intrigue, adventure, suspense and a splash of creepy horror." – five stars "The most interesting SF I've read in years. Well done! Will there be a sequel?" - five stars The Black Tower David R. Beshears www.davidrbeshears.com

The Black Tower – the Complete Series
“The threads of each story weave together, wrapping you up like a spider with its prey and holding on tight until you reach the thrilling conclusion.” – Readers’ Favorite Five Stars award
#sciencefiction #scifi #books #reading
www.amazon.com/dp/B00QMUB23G

“We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” -- Winnie the Pooh

A little something from the world of #winniethepooh #pooh quote

I earlier listed my 3 favorite Patrick Troughton episodes (see pic) as part of my series of posts of 3 favs of each #classicwho doctor. To add 2 more: The Power of the Daleks and The Seeds of Death. #drwho #doctorwho

“Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.” -- Mark Twain

#twain quote #marktwain

"A contemplative look at aging, loss, and the bonds of friendship in a uniquely close-knit community. The author's writing is simple and straightforward, comfortably bringing readers into the tranquil rhythm of Gordon's daily life. A heartfelt look at how love and companionship endure even in the face of loss, old age, and the passage of time. Recommended." -- Readers' Favorite Reviewer

Book one of planned trilogy, Gordon’s Porch #fiction #novella available in paperback, hardcover, large print paperback and #kindle #ebook. #reading #books www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHJ2L2Y6

"I don' see anyone else banging on this door to put up with your nonsense." -- Sheldon Cooper (big bang theory)

#sheldon quote #sheldoncooper #bigbangtheory