To volunteer one’s time to solve local or international problems is commendable. Volunteers are special. They look around them and seek to improve their neighborhoods, their environment, and the lives of people or animals. They give much of themselves when… Read More »A simple explanation of volunteering
It’s time that we had a reasonable discussion about the way we perceive information, about our reality perspective. There are a lot of people, myself included, that are missing the forest for the trees. I don’t claim to be an… Read More »Life from the meta-perspective
Though well-intentioned, Love should stand aloof.In passing moments fragile, hearts may bloomAnd die, as seconds crack and clocks toll doom:The glare of Fate is cold and holds reproof. Careless Love! Your fumbling comes to naught!She dwells where lesser things are… Read More »Sonnet on a pedestal
I hate award shows, especially the Grammys. Before I describe why, here’s a brief background on modern toy marketing. Mattel released the Barbie doll in 1959, and enjoyed years of steady sales worldwide. In 1964, Hasbro Toys released GI Joe… Read More »A rather prophetic rant about the Grammys
I found a bird with broken wing,it could not fly, nor would it sing.Its eyes seemed full of strong appealto come with me that it might heal. I gave it food and bound its wing,it could not fly, I heard… Read More »Of birds and men
The box is smaller now.My arms squeezed out through cracks,my legs doubled, pulling my spine taut.My chin burrows into my chest, elbows dig into my sidewhile all around the sides of the box press closer. – I sleep and dream… Read More »Boxes
McDonald’s began as a burger stand in San Bernadino, California, owned by brothers Dick and Mac McDonald. Their brilliant contribution to food preparation was the application of Henry Ford’s theory of assembly line construction to milkshakes. Armed with a massive… Read More »A fate worse than McMurder at McDonalds