Tag Archives: bravery

The Fall of Because: epilog

Posted on March 16, 2017 by John

Of what’s been done, and heard, and seen, one might well ask, “What does it mean, that this and thus, in such a way should through their actions in this play express a meaning, none too clear, expose a hidden … Continue reading →

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Imagining the Cost: common measure

Posted on February 13, 2017 by John

For those hard up against the wall, imagining the cost they pay for each small victory, compared to what is lost, when those who may yet stand refuse and meekly kneel, or worse, just fold their praying hands against reason’s … Continue reading →

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Everybody Wants to Change the World …

Posted on July 6, 2006 by John

but (and there’s always a BUT – depending on whose diatribe you’re reading at the time, it might be [and I’m making these up as absurd examples, they’re not real quotes]) … nobody wants to change their underwear. nobody wants … Continue reading →

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Lend a Hand

Posted on March 14, 2006 by John

for Natalie Maines They say East is East, and West is West, the two will never meet; when you see something new coming, cross to your side of the street; never question why things happen, that’s the way it’s always … Continue reading →

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A Different Mirror

Posted on June 15, 2004 by John

I was raised on tales of princes, kings and dragon’s hordes; the books they filled engulfed my world with sights that to this day affect me deeply. I can hear the swords (both those of plastic from my youth, and … Continue reading →

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