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Such Self Loathing?

I am wondering about how some people must truly not value themselves, particularly in the context of marriage, as I watch an old friend struggle. The problem is, why would anyone want to stay with a spouse they know is … Continue reading

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No changes

My silence of late has been a result of a lack of change in my state of being. This is my anniversary and tomorrow was to be my wedding day. The pain I feel at the terrible circumstances that changed … Continue reading

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A Lesson

Before Steve Jobs passed and after learning he was ill, he gave a commencement speech. My mother passed me a clip with some quotes from that speech over the weekend. I love her wisdom. Here is what she gave me: … Continue reading

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Spinning

The problem I seem to be having of late is that I am rather fixated on certain aspects of my life. Thus, I don’t know what to say other than things I’ve said before. I can’t change anyone else’s choices. … Continue reading

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Inspiration

Inspiration seems to be a fleeting thing at times. I have a number of drafts from the last few months, including those delving into the deep and abiding love my beloved and I shared and all our struggles to be … Continue reading

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Silence ends…

I’ve been quiet of late. It was both intentional and not. At this point, I don’t even have the words to express what is going on. Not because I don’t have lots to say but to keep the truth of … Continue reading

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Empty Vessels Make the Loudest Sound

If I trust in the wind she will pave me a different road I will try and start over but I think I must choose someone else I am pulled from the pages where the letters lack the pigment of … Continue reading

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An Initial Review of Noctourniquet

An amusing side-note to start this off: last time The Mars Volta released an album, 2009’s Octahedron, I was also in the midst of a painful break-up, though not nearly so life altering or destructive or devastating as this one … Continue reading

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A lesson from Dune

This is a combination of reflections from Dune, the series of books, and the Dune movies made by what used to be known as the Sci Fi channel (now SyFy- really?). I have had two recurring thoughts from Dune since … Continue reading

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A lesson from Doctor Who (aka Fish Fingers and Custard)

Warning in advance: if you’ve watched no Doctor Who, haven’t finished Series 5 yet, or have no idea about what happens in Series 6, this may contain minor spoilers. So, yeah, pop references play out well in my head. This … Continue reading

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