There is another day that will also now live in infamy in American history. A day when five tragic and unnecessary deaths occurred at our nation’s Capitol. They were added to the day’s death count in America of nearly 4,000 deaths due to the even larger and equally unnecessary tragedy of the COVID-19 virus. The…
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I am very pleased to announce the publication of a new piece of Oratorian satire written by yours truly in the High Shelf Press’ Issue XIX. High Shelf Press (June 2020) contains 80+ pages of world-class poetry, art, photography, and satire. Click the graphic below or go to https://www.highshelfpress.com/copy-of-issuepagetemplate-2 to view the issue online. Copies…
We Could Be Heroes
Dotted across the map of our country are pedestals upon which are the sculpted likenesses of those whom we chose to immortalize for their impact on our country and humanity. Lincoln sits upon the throne of wisdom, gazing down with thoughtful compassion in Washington D.C. Sybil Ludington, a Revolutionary War hero, rides high on a…
Remembering Apollo 11 – The unity of exploration and the exploration for unity.
It was 50 years ago that three human beings – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins – departed planet Earth to attempt taking a species-defining step onto another cosmic body. On July 16th, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission blasted through the atmospheric boundary between our world and space, towards what, as a certain fictional…
A 4th Meaning.
A 4th Meaning
Amazingly Graced.
Amazing Grace is a newly (and finally) released film of a two-night gospel music performance made by the Godmother of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin. This epic musical event was filmed in 1972. During a period when she was experiencing great commercial success (including multiple top 10 singles – simultaneously), Aretha wanted to do something different….
Yay to our paddle-thumbing future!
I remember reading many years ago the hypothesis that as humans evolved, physiologically speaking, in time over many generations the pinky toe on our feet would cease to be needed and it would eventually be the little piggy that cries wee, wee, wee all the way gone. I’m not naturally inclined to accept that hypothesis. …
Citizen Wail.
I try to be a part of the whole.It’s important to include oneself in the process.A responsibility, even, to participate.Each time, though, I wonder if the value holds true. From each issue put before me I seek the truth.From the people who seek my favor and belief in them I search for sincerity.But each time…
Ozzy! A Modern Primitive Bloke
Thanks to the wonders of science we are never at a loss for a reason to shake our heads in amazement. For example, we have long been aware of our distant human relative, the Neanderthal. Discovered more than 50 years ago, it has helped us better learn history of our own humanity. We continue to…
Let’s Send Social Media to Kindgergarten
The recent level of discourse in our country may well indicate we are all severely overdue to take a refresher course in Kindergarten 101. Of all the things taught to me by my dear kindergarten teacher, Miss Hayes, chief amongst them was politeness. For example, raise your hand to request to speak. Do not rudely…