Whew

Maybe it was the absence of city noise, amplifying the country evening quiet. Maybe it was the hard stump under me and occasional smoke in my eyes. Maybe it was the air, pungent with the smell of nothing. Maybe it was the sun slipping past the horizon to light the other side of the world.  …

“Those” People

It’s not “news”.  Another report of violence. Another mass shooting. Domestic terrorism warnings. It’s just modern life - we should be accustomed to this, right? Some think so, some don’t.  That leads to more arguing, “taking a stand,” and continuing the cycles of anger, hate and violence in the name of “someone has to.” I …

Creating Myself

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” - George Bernard Shaw Yes, but I get tired. Tired of always trying to change - or maybe I’m tired of always thinking about change. I spend far more time thinking about the things I “should” or “could” do than the time I spend actually …

I didn’t quit

I didn't quit. Well, I didn't actively quit ... I just "didn't have time" to work on this blog for the last year and half or whatever it's been. I could blame the pandemic. I could blame laziness. I could blame a lot of things. But I think the real truth is that I didn't …

Six Word Story, Unit 2

She enlisted. Soldier presented folded flag.

Six Word Story, Unit 1

Your silence screamed goodbye, good riddance.

Drabble for July 5, 2019

Title: Nature of the Beast I sincerely hate them. I see more bad than good happening when there’s a lot of them milling around. They’re ok when there’s just a couple small huddles of them moving within close ranks. And sure, there will be little dustups, minor disagreements, but overall, they are pretty peaceful beasts. …

For Independence Day

May all be blessed with liberation from ego, It is the greatest expression of independence. -Brit Venenga