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Cline on the Constitution-New Segment

July 1, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Federalism / Privacy

Roe v Wade I have been studying with interest a series of decisions the Supreme Court rendered as their latest term came to a close. If the decisions shared one characteristic is was the impression that the Court was exercising unusual restraint in being definitive in their opinions. It was as if they were […]

A King’s Trust, Chapters 5&6

July 1, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Novels

Chapter Five Nadine looked at her cell phone. She saw it was her younger brother calling. Good ole’ Dylan. Poor simple Dylan. When they were kids, he would always be at her side. He even tried to fight some bigger boys one time when he thought she needed defending. But she hadn’t needed defending. Far […]

A King’s Trust, Chapters 3 and 4

June 28, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Novels

Chapter 3 Regan was waiting at the bar. Nadine would be arriving soon enough. She had said she would meet him there soon as she could get away. The bartender had left a glass of whiskey in front of him and moved down to the other side of the waitress station. He was […]

A Tide Barely Felt

June 26, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

The Tide Barely Felt Time, the tide barely felt, Sweeps us Away. Its low waves rush across the shore And withdraw, The clicking sounds of tiny rocks colliding, Raking over their fellows, And With each arrival, each delivery, each departure Less force, less vigor, less wash. Random faces float top shallow pools, […]

A King’s Trust, Chapter Two

June 26, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Novels

A King’s Trust Chapter 2 The crowd was gone. The lawyer still sat at his desk. Mr. King had got up from his chair after the others had left and wandered over to the window that looked out on the street and the passing traffic. The paralegal still sat in her chair making notes. She […]

A King’s Trust, a novel by Phil Cline

June 26, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Novels

This novel will be published in serial form, a chapter or two per week. any comments, criticisms etc. are welcome. Enjoy A King’s Trust Trust—“A right of property, real or personal, held by one party for the benefit of the other.” Black’s Law Dictionary Trust—“an assured reliance on the character, ability, strength […]

Executive Discretion

June 20, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Cline on the Constitution / Presidency

I took a little hiatus from Cline on the Constitution to recharge the old batteries. Lots happening at Supreme Court and elsewhere. Will try to catch my readers up over the next few weeks. Executive Power Out of the overheated debates on the situation at the border, lost among the shrieking and gnashing of […]

Porcelain

May 3, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Short Stories

Porcelain A short story by Phil Cline She climbed up on his lap, snuggling her little bottom right down on him, her arms around his neck, giggling “my big, big man, my big sweetie O.” Sonisay is happy today. A little flushed. Happy and indulgent. Again. Free with her kisses, her snuggles, her shy […]

Morning Moon

May 3, 2018 by philcline in Blog / Literary Writings / Poetry

Morning Moon by Phil Cline Mist surrounds the morning moon Hovering above night’s remainder, Heaven’s pale reflection of regret. Dawn waits wet residue to dry, Moist women asleep, their legs languid, Carelessly spread, left apart-by the departed. The raucous evening’s promises redeemed Foolish jocularity shortened by haste of Dreaded day. Here any […]

Fresno State

April 26, 2018 by philcline in Bill of Rights / Blog / Cline on the Constitution

I have followed with interest the discussions regarding hateful tweets concerning Barbara Bush by a Fresno State college professor. As expected the President of the College declined to do anything. College presidents across the nation are not exactly distinguishing themselves with displays of courage and leadership no matter how embarrassing the conduct of their staff […]

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