Beyond ourselves, lies mystery. And in this maze, others selves dwell. Each of them, hands and arms extended, feeling their way towards answers. As we meet others we develop connections that help each other move through the labyrinthine challenges of what we consider life. Some connections we make to ease the strife of being […]
Actions or Words? Pick one please, to start.
“I saw your face listening to the words.” Initially this observation resulted in a chuckle or two, and a subsequent share on Facebook. And dismissively I filed this comment under the linguistic-blunder category. Yet today I have cause to revisit this comment. Though this wasn’t a comment I made, rather one that I received, my […]
Seconds Between
Supposedly, dreams are projections from our subconscious. We are told that they are not real. Many dreams that we experience, we express thanks that they are not real. Some, in that hazy-consciousness slipstream, we wish would be real, and would continue on forever, depriving us of the waking world. As children, nightmares, or a misunderstanding of […]
The Beast
I darken my eyes, Later I will turn them red. I carefully clip my nails, Knowing they will be claws. I furl my brow, where horns will appear. I stretch my toes, and imagine the future talons. I exhale smoke, which will be fire. I touch my flaky skin, seeing eventual scales. I emit a […]
Calling Trash-Rubbish, and Soda-Pop
Rubber band – Gumband. Sub – Hoagie. Facial Tissue – Kleenex. Soda – Pop These are different words for the same item. We interchange monikers depending on various conditions. These could vary by region, commercial impact, or nurture. As we grow accustomed to these words and their symbolism, they become part of us and […]
Death rides a hobbled Donkey named Swift, and wields a giant Candy Cane!
Wait, this isn’t the image of Death that most of us has in mind. If our perceptions align, than it would be something similar to this. This is how most perceive Death, fearsome, intimidating, and a harbinger of finality. Or, at least the imagery predominantly consists of corpse laden, dark, sinister visuals. Therefore, when a […]
Caterpillar and Serpent
Isn’t that a beautiful word? Chrysalis. I’ve always loved the celestial feeling that seeing or saying the word evokes. It seems similar to the word crystal, which evokes, pure, shimmering, magnificent rock imagery that unfolds in my minds eye as the word graces my ocular or auditory senses. Yet the word evolves from a Greek […]
How Many Exits Do You See?
This has all happened before now. You are not imagining this. Life is a dream and you are an imagination of your self. Do not pass go. Or do, because you will still end up in the same spot. The behaviors reveal the similarities. You are merely a mimic of yourself. You are a marionette by […]
Forward! With Ferocity and Fervor!
I went to the liquor store the other day. Some states apparently don’t have this establishment. Unique to my fair state of Pennsylvania are the Wine and Spirits stores which sell, predictably, wine and spirits. The hours are restrictive, and these products are only available through these state sanctioned outlets unlike, say, Maryland, where one […]
Earth & Flame
Back to the Brews(ing)! I’d like to offer a straight forward beer evaluation tonight, and review Earth and Flame by Victory Brewing company. I will freely admit, I sincerely balked at this one upon seeing the price tag. I live approximately an hour away from this brewery, and typically that means the costs of bottles are […]