Category Archives: Heavy Stuff

This is where you’ll find my musing’s about matters, of substance.

Same-Sex Marriage.

Posted on March 28, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

The US Supreme Court is currently considering cases regarding a touchy, emotive subject – the question of the veracity of same-sex marriage.  Unfortunately, I don’t do well when I’m troubled by thoughts of injustice – and this subject is rampant … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk, about Guns.

Posted on February 15, 2013 by C.G.Ayling

With recent tragedy fresh in mind, I thought I’d share my feelings on guns, and the touchy subject of gun control.  First, a little background about me.  I’m proud to be a naturalized Citizen of the USA.  Before gaining that … Continue reading →

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mortality’s short, sweet kiss…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

A free-form verse, from a young soul trapped in an aging body. Prompted by the anguish, and encouragement, of some exceptionally special people on Twitter. Forgive the raw nature, perhaps I’ll “clean” it up.  Perhaps, I’ll not. {I did, and … Continue reading →

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Love vs. Hate

Posted on September 11, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

In humanity, the theme of opposing forces appears often.  Is this because we’re drawn to conflict?  Or perhaps because we hold Newton’s third law, “To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction”, to hold greater truth than its … Continue reading →

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Chosen Soldier

Posted on May 12, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

I’m in the process of reading a very interesting book called “Chosen Soldier”, by Dick Couch.  It details the selection process and the initial training that goes into the making of a Green Beret.  Green Berets are one of the … Continue reading →

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Bullying

Posted on May 6, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

A snippet of conversation started on Jacky Gray’s blog prompted me to post this.  Perhaps as a soul-cleansing… Though I was never bullied, as a youth I saw it going on all around me, and – I am now ashamed … Continue reading →

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Election 2012 – post-partum, Exhilaration?

Posted on January 1, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

OK, so I lied when I said that last post was “the end”. If the politicians can get away with such blatant twisting or the truth, then so can I. {Actually, I do, but my twisting is in fun and … Continue reading →

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Election 2012 – This end, is nigh.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

This is it, I’m done, and then some… Filling your coffers, while workers you lay off struggle to fill their bellies – the deeds of a dishonorable man. #election2012 I don’t believe in demonizing the “opposition”, but demonizing the deserving? … Continue reading →

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Election 2012, the Home Stretch.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

The home stretch, I hope. Soon this horrible election will end, and life will return to its normal difficulty. How I long for the “good old days”, of struggling to make my stagnant income stretch to cover my mortgage {a … Continue reading →

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Election 2012, part B {Medicaid}.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

Obama, the man who cried wolf, and cried wolf again, now sits, bewildered by our rage. #election2012 Romney, a robber baron, radical in view, quick with a caring smile, hiding harsh words behind his hands. #election2012 Spin Doctor: a smarter … Continue reading →

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Election 2012, pre-concluded.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

Think how you’ll feel when you find out your candidate of choice lost, thanks to your not voting. #election2012 Anyone think George W. Bush served us well? {nervous silence} Yet we’ll risk a rinse and repeat, with more radical Romney? … Continue reading →

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My views, on Election 2012.

Posted on January 1, 2012 by C.G.Ayling

My views are my truths, phrased as I see them.  I need to express them, I consider the stakes in this election simply too high to sit by.  The thought of what will befall the people of the USA, should the … Continue reading →

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