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The Blackout

Posted on July 11, 2005 by John

The streets are filled with idle, itching hands, their owners on the prowl in vain pursuit of some pastime to fill the vacant hours in darkened rooms enswamped with summer heat. Without their cellphones, TV sets and games, and fast-food … Continue reading →

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Against a Greater Evil Than the Dark

Posted on March 15, 2005 by John

I do not fear what terror comes by night and would with malice trouble fitful sleep; such bugaboos may cause a moment’s fright, but fade in cowardice as daylight creeps. More brazen ne’er-do-wells parade by day, and mask their ill … Continue reading →

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When They Come for Us, Who Will Protest?

Posted on March 7, 2005 by John

Against such foes as ignorance and greed what good are merely human flesh and bone? In which fierce battles waged to rule the soul of a proud nation shall the victor be its best and brightest minds, its stoutest hearts, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the 9/11 Report

Posted on August 7, 2004 by John

Well, I have done it. Purchased the “official” 9/11 report. And read it through, at least at this time on a cursory level. I will re-read it in detail, of course. There are a few things that trouble me. They … Continue reading →

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Celsius 488.33

Posted on June 25, 2004 by John

What is the point at which the conscience burns and thus consumes the mind with thoughts to act, that in its darkest recess for truth yearns to separate illusions from the facts? And the externals that provide the fuel, that … Continue reading →

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No Surprise At All

Posted on June 22, 2004 by John

She said that she was longing for the life that she once had The changes they were coming fast, and some of them were bad Said she could not believe it Maybe she was going mad And I saw just … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Shore

Posted on June 14, 2004 by John

When one looks out past the breaking waves at ocean’s end those across the sea seem much less remote connected by this expanse of constant movement. Away from the sea In a great endless valley, peering at the edge of … Continue reading →

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