This was a terrorist attack. Looking at the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election in the United States, that is the only conclusion that makes sense to me. Granted, I’m no authority on such matters, but the evidence points to a large number of voters who did not respond to polls, organized and mobilized in… Continue reading Untitled
So. Good Grief.
In case you weren’t aware, I am a huge fan of the band Bastille. Their first album, Bad Blood, continues to be a part of my regular CD rotation in my car. (Yes, my car still uses CDs when the radio’s not on, I need to re-install my head unit.) Specifically, ‘Pompeii’, ‘Icarus’, ‘Flaws’, and… Continue reading So. Good Grief.
The White Knight
He dons the armor polished to a mirror shine. He sharpens the sword he draws without prompt. He mounts his charger and takes off to battle. He does not think of relying upon others. He does not allow contemplations of defeat. He never hesitates, never questions, never retreats. His thoughts are on one thing, and… Continue reading The White Knight
The Challenge
You. I challenge you. I may hear you across a room. Read your messages or tweets. See you in a mirror. Doesn’t matter. I demand satisfaction. I challenge you to love. Let compassion prevail over myopia. I challenge you to change perspective. I know another’s shoes don’t fit; that they’re painful and weird, especially to… Continue reading The Challenge
The Fire
The plan was that I’d just go away. That I would cease to exist. They would blow out the fire inside of me. They’ve never seen fire like mine before. This isn’t a campside fire. This isn’t a flicked Bic. This is not a yule log ready for chestnuts. I don’t burn like those fires.… Continue reading The Fire
Ruins
When something comes up that causes involuntary reactions, that triggers us, we need to be able to step back from the incident and determine why it occurred. More often than not, something in our past imposes itself upon the present, and pushes us to act in defense of a perceived threat. I mentioned in a… Continue reading Ruins
Merely A Setback
Art by ArtDoge Been feeling the Blizzard bug nibbling at me lately. As much as I would love to dive back into Azeroth and prepare for the new expansion to World of Warcraft, there are a lot of things I need to take care of in the real world first. Things have been quiet on… Continue reading Merely A Setback
The New Diagnosis
First things first: the vlog returns next week. Balthazar is back up and running, things are smooth there, and I have plenty of spoons to illustrate the Spoon Theory for folks who are unfamiliar. So, stay tuned for that. At the expense of being blunt: I trigger people. People’s feelings are not invalid. Nor are… Continue reading The New Diagnosis
Agency and Redemption
In case this week’s vlog didn’t tip you off, I am a huge fan of Mad Max: Fury Road. Long after having seen it several times in cinemas and at home, I still want to talk about its greater meanings, implied or intended, regarding personal autonomy and agency, the depth of truly human characters, and… Continue reading Agency and Redemption
Vlog #7: "The Road"
Click the image! What a lovely day to talk about the future. There are two roads that lead in that direction, and this week I talk about those roads and which one to take – and, more importantly, the paths we should NOT take. If you like what I’m doing with these, please feel free… Continue reading Vlog #7: "The Road"
