Self Awareness
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When I was younger, I used to think that anyone who disagreed with me was wrong. More to the point, I didn’t hesitate to tell them how wrong they were. Usually as hurtful as possible. Not a really pleasant trait. So I decided to change it. My day 20 NaPoWriMo offering is about that effort.…
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My first poem of the day was a bit heavy and political. This one’s a little lighter and fluffier. Elsewhere on this blog, I wrote about “The Penguin and the Snake: A Parable About Self – Acceptance”. This is sort of a prequel. Enjoy! Penguin Dreams A penguin sat upon the ice And stared up…
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Today’s NaPoWriMo entry is a little different. Before you send me any hotline links, allow me to clarify. The inspiration for this comes from people I’ve known and films such as “The Aviator” wherein you observe the slow, inevitable disintegration of the person. That is what I set out to capture in this piece. Enjoy.…
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NaPoWriMo and the creative well has yet to run dry. Here is the fourth poem of the month. Only twenty six to go! Enjoy. Lycanthrope I feel the moon drag at my soul Just like it pulls the tide. And when it grows all round and full It rips my soul aside. The beast within…
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Dear Dad, I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how lucky I have been to have you in my life. We didn’t always see eye to eye… especially when I was younger. But we eventually worked that out. You mellowed with age and I grew up. It’s amazing what a…
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I was watching a presentation about science, magic and quantum mechanics (much more interesting than it sounds), and it gave me a couple of things to ponder. He makes the argument that science actually makes the universe more magical, not less so. Here’s an example. Any time you look out a window anywhere on the…
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Life is like driving. Looking back while moving forwards can have unpleasant consequence. Cheers, Winston
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Okay, you’ve finally got me. I can’t take it any more. Our society is caught in a feedback loop and just like the feedback at a live concert, the whining is driving me nuts. Someone says, “One percent of the population controls most of the money while the other ninety-nine percent struggles.” and a media…
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It’s eleven p.m and I sit before my keyboard bereft of inspiration. This is not as uncommon as I might prefer. Tonight I may actually have an excuse. You see, last night, I didn’t sleep. Not at all. Lately that’s been happening a fair bit. I lie in bed and toss and turn. I do…
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I know this picture doesn’t look like, but it’s getting close to the end of the season at my trailer. I’m going to miss it. It’s peaceful, quiet and incredibly relaxing. As you can see, it’s just plain beautiful. Today was a gorgeous, sunny day. The first after several days of rain. So Lynn and…
Brain Bits To Go 