My Writing. My words.

CBS is reporting that Fort Worth police say a man was shot and killed on Ross Avenue after he was allegedly dragging a woman down the street while armed with a machete. Neighbors heard her screaming for help, and one stepped in. According to investigators, that resident confronted the attacker and opened fire only after the man with the machete turned toward him, ending the assault in seconds.

This is the kind of moment we train and carry for, not fantasy, not “hero complex,” but the ugly reality that violence sometimes shows up on your own street when there is no time to wait for backup. A responsibly armed neighbor turned what could have been a homicide scene into a self‑defense shooting and a rescued victim, and that is exactly why ordinary citizens fight so hard to keep their right to carry in public.

SAM HEUGHAN in OUTLANDER (2026) 810 Final Official Stills, BTS Video from STARZ, Paley Center

More than a month later I'm still thinking about the TV finale so before I post the last 810 story segment, here are the remainder of the official Jamie photos, a final BTS video from STARZ, and The Paley Center celebration.

Yes, I am deeply mourning the end of seeing Sam play Jamie Fraser. It’s terrible he never received any award recognition for his tremendous performance.

I don't know how I'm going to emotionally manage to read Diana's final book, but obviously, I will. I think she'll do a more satisfying job of wrapping the story since words on a page are limitless and inexpensive.

I think I’ll still have more to say about Series 8 and the finale. There’s also Lord John Grey to address.

Happy Independence Day, America! 🇺🇸