Maciolekism

Craig Maciolek

  • First and foremost, humans are political animals; and the only true thing we have discovered and explored over the past sixty years is how intricate and widely diverse this reality can be expressed. Nothing else will be remembered one thousand… Continue reading

  • A Visit From An Ancient Witch

    The ancient witch came to see me last night.She doesn’t come around often on her own.Sometimes I invite her with an offering,to ask something of her;to probe her experience and wisdom.Her eight eyes have seen a lot over the millennia.… Continue reading

  • Every Story Needs a McGuffin

    For the past couple of weeks I have not been able to do the writing I like to do. My favorite kind of writing is to be completely immersed in the process. From my perspective, it is what jazz musicians… Continue reading

  • Echelon

    Evolution is an echelon, not a single line; a never ending paceline, and not a sprint to the finish… and it does not matter for whom or for what; living organisms or AI driven robots. Everyone becomes obsolete long before… Continue reading

  • In a world where there is so much chatter and nonsense, a sensible and intelligent person blocks out anything that is not well organized and expressed in a civilized, respectful manner. Continue reading

  • A Lesser Reset

    A large family,used to having small worries,must now stretch their pennies. Second son, a young adult,who should be workingin one way or another,should be helping outin one way or another,used to getting his wayvia stubbornness and tantrum,is forced to escalate.… Continue reading