“Perfect purity is possible. . . .”
“Perfect purity is possible if you turn your life into a line of poetry written with a splash of blood.” –Yukio Mishima, Runaway Horses
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Creative Writing
“Who controls the past. . . .”
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” –George Orwell, 1984
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How to Thank Veterans for Their Service
One good thing that came out of the Gulf wars, maybe the only good thing, is a belated recognition of Vietnam veterans. Somewhere in all of the “Support the Troops” fervor that gripped much of the country came a wave of guilt over how veterans of Vietnam were treated. What M.A.S.H. did for Korean War
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A Stranger No More
The restaurant was crowded with people on their lunch break. I found a table in the back and claimed it while my son, Mathew, got our drinks and food. There was a black man sitting at the table next to us. He nodded as I sat down and I returned the greeting. I was a
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The heart does what it wants
The heart does what it wants. The earth does too. The future won’t remember. Tesla created wireless power in Colorado Springs in 1899. The heart does what it wants. The earth does too. The future won’t remember.
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My Plants
Sometimes, I can hear my plants when I’m away. They let me know when they miss me. And I miss them. We’re part of each other. They’re very patient with me, and they’re good listeners. They’re quiet and strong and beautiful, and each one has its own distinct personality, perfect company.