It took me a long time to learn, frustratingly brutal trial and error, fighting presumptions and misconceptions, but eventually I realized that all of my writing leads to this work: Maciolekism. My very own philosophy.
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Coming Home To A Script
I came in the front door, put my keys in the dish on the entry hall table, and placed my briefcase on the floor in its usual spot leaning against a table leg. I had no plans to do any… Continue reading
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Democracy As A Religion
Most Americans practice Democracy the same way many Christians practice their faith; as minimally as possible. They show up once a year and simply go through the motions, thoroughly convinced that it is enough. And when things do not turn… Continue reading
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Finding Peace
A boy stands atop a small hill of dirt in an otherwise flat and grassy yard. He is set like a crouching wrestler, waiting for the next assault. There are three other boys taking turns trying to get to the… Continue reading
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As The Waters Rise
Love is more powerful than reason. So is anger, hatred, sadness and fear. In fact, all emotions can reach a level of intensity where they can twist and distort, then turn-off reason. There are no exceptions to this. The mistake… Continue reading
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O, The Calamity!
O, the calamity it is to celebrate suffering. Like a badge of honor. Permission to punish. Absolution of immaturity. Growth requires work that is not seen by anyone. Impossible in a society where success is measured by praise. Continue reading
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We Are The River
Emotional energy flows like water. Our individual lives are the path of a single drop, while our families are just a trickle. Our neighborhoods are creeks, our communities are streams, this nation is a mighty river, and the world is… Continue reading
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Understanding Politics
In the bleachers of a little league ball field, a young girl ambles up and sits next to her uncle in that carefree “I have nothing else to do so I might as well bother you and maybe get some… Continue reading
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The Evolution of Civilization
Money is a tool, no different than a hammer. It can be used to build a house, or tear one down. It can also be used to build a wall, kill an enemy, or open a beer bottle. Logic is… Continue reading
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The Coffee Must Have Been Horrible
The rumor is that this is about where the place was. The diner where he sat and penned the poem no one likes to think about. I’m certain that it is just some hipster fantasy that has him sitting… Continue reading
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The Parable of The Wall Socket
It started out in our ancient city where the ruins of many cities mingled with our modern architecture. Our modern history begins with the discovery of a small square panel at the base of the most ancient wall in the… Continue reading
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