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on Religious Persecution
Religious Persecution is alive and well. Where? Why virtually anywhere you care to name, including this great bastion of democracy that took the brave steps of entrenching protections against religious persecution into its constitution, namely the USA. The thing most … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheism, Christianity, Islam, Religious Persecution, same-sex marriage
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Suns and their Sets
~ Suns Rise to Set ~ ~ Upon the planets of a thousand suns do a thousand sunsets die then with a thousand dawns are they resurrected again their faces reform upon their worlds and within every watching eye may … Continue reading
on Realistic Writing Goals
I have never been a goal oriented sort of guy. My motivations have always been the journey rather than the destination. But sometimes perhaps we have to set realistic goals or we spend so much time enjoying the journey that … Continue reading
on the Young
There is something special in the tentative, vulnerable smiles of very young girls. I wonder what happens to them that they lose that precious innocence? Perhaps it is when they pass beyond adolescence into young adulthood and begin to realize … Continue reading
on Fate’s Odds
Followers of my blog may realize I am a believer in Fate. Every passing year has increased this belief to the point I now find it hard to understand how anyone could not realize Fate is the rider that pulls … Continue reading
Dwelling in the Details
There is an expression which states, “The devil is in the detail.” In any country chronically obsessed with the letter of the law, this expression is extraordinarily true. Indeed, perhaps the expression should be updated to reflect current times. Maybe … Continue reading
Wisdom’s Path
Difficulties, are these the names of the stones the pave the path to understanding? Difficulty, these are the large stones with smooth surfaces over which our feet flow, or upon which we stub our toe. Pain, these are the jagged … Continue reading
Wildflower Blue
~ Blue ~ ~ Blue, the color of woe, of tears that have no place to go. Blue, the color of mood, not joyful but low. Blue, the color of hearts so sad they glimmer not glow. Blue, the color … Continue reading
On Happiness
Many believe they are happy. Many believe they are not. What is happiness? An illusive, impossible dream? Would we be happy if we had a little more? Would we be unhappy if we had a little less? If you’re wondering … Continue reading
Tamryn
The names that touch our Souls. Some think I named our oldest daughter. Some think I made up her unique name, for until she bore it I knew of no other who did. I did neither of those things. Tamryn. … Continue reading
Deeds -versus- Words
A virtual friend, Camille Sanzone, emailed me today. I have taken the liberty of quoting her email in order to set the stage for my response. I am sure she won’t mind, however if you’d like to find out why … Continue reading
Wealth’s Poverty
~ Wealth’s Poverty ~ ~ We lie atop the sacrificial slab, and with our quill, our heart we stab, blood words upon our skin we scribe. Our hope? That others those blood wrought words will read, and from spiritual poverty … Continue reading
On dé·jà vu
dé·jà vu pronunciation: dāZHä ˈvo͞o noun: déjà vu a feeling of having previously experienced the present situation. dé·jà vu, also known as “Further thoughts on Fate.” I wonder if those who have never experienced Fate are simply too blind to … Continue reading
Rhododendron
~ Rhododendron ~ ~ A picture of beauty pristine Of divinity still hidden unseen Of beauty yet to come Of a mortal’s desire undone Of time captured forever Of moments denied and now never Of petals basking in sunshine Of … Continue reading
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On Need
Our most fundamental needs are for water, food, and shelter. Or are they? What of air? Is our most fundamental need, not air? Air is the product of what? The component of air that is oxygen, {about 20%} is produced … Continue reading