Tag Archives: common measure

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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Look Inward, Angel: common measure

Posted on May 2, 2011 by John

“As any fool could plainly see, and you can see it plainly,” were words my father spoke to me in jest, sometimes, but mainly to illustrate a simple point: that often, a solution is right in front of us, and … Continue reading →

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Musings on Holy days: common measure

Posted on April 11, 2004 by John

My house is not a Christian home; I serve much older gods. So there are times this world and I would seem to be at odds. I do not mean the world, per se, the growing, greening life; but rather, … Continue reading →

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Untitled: a common measure quintet

Posted on April 9, 2004 by John

If there is method in this madness by which I compose, there ought to be at least one moment when that sense is shown. That’s not the case; when words come out, they oft betray no common ground with sanity, … Continue reading →

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