Maciolekism

Craig Maciolek

  • 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

  • The Spectrum of Intolerance

    Terrorism: the illegal use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of economic/political goals. Fascism: the legal use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of economic/political goals. Bullyism: the use of violence and… Continue reading