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Liminal creatures
I can only abide the turbulence and noise of a large social gathering for so long before I must find a piece of quiet so I can restore my internal balance. So tonight I had to escape for bit to find some solace under the stars ( Read more... ) -
Lessons (re-)learned this weekend.
I define worldly success as having the ability to be generous with others.
Too often I would rather do something myself, and fail, then to have to depend on others for success.
In terms of Western planetary astrology, I am firmly grounded in Saturn, regularly augmented by Mars, but frequently lacking the favor of Mercury. -
Maybe I just really hate plants...
I am usually loath to bring such matters up, but the matter arises enough that I might as well write it down. (And frankly, if this sounds boring or bothersome to you, just skip this journal entry ( Read more... ) -
Paint my house.
I believe that most men dream of being able to rescue the women that they love--To be the knight in shining armor and swoop in to save the damsel in distress. It seems like the ultimate way to prove their love, and to showcase their power and value as a male companion. ( follow the quest... ) -
'$%^& this mortal coil!' or New Years Eve wrapup.
Due to some issues within my team, work had been stressful for days leading up to New Years. ( Read more... ) -
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This is a story that was once told to me, that I have been unable to place. I am posting it here in the hopes that someone recognizes it and can tell me where it comes from, or point me to the original version. I have never seen this story in print, and it was only told to me once a number of years ago. So what is below is at best a second hand ( Read more... ) -
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It was remarked to me recently, by an individual whom I respect, that I am a person who evidences maximum self control. It is as if I am afraid of my emotions or the machinations of my own mind and I must constantly reign myself in, lest who knows what? This came up in conversation over some drinks when I stated that I was once a far more ( Read more... ) -
Where do we go from here?
Just the other day I was asked if I thought someone had been condemned to eternal damnation. The 'soul' in question was a person I had never met, and have had no contact with. I was asked in all sincerity, directly, and with no preliminary conversation.
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