Craig Maciolek

  • New Necessary Layers

    Empathy is a weakness,.. unless it is used with the intent to build a relationship or community. Then, empathy is God. I have a vision of a successful civilization, one hundred thousand years in the making. There are seven necessary… Continue reading

  • Evidence Of Corruption

    I am a simple man. I have chosen a life out of the ordinary to pursue an itch that irritates my soul. So, I began writing to search for the reason why I felt the need to write. Eventually, I… Continue reading

  • Everything For The Dollar

    Life is art. Pablo Picasso knew that all real artists died poor. He knew that to make money, he needed a gimmick. His gimmick began with cubism, but it evolved into being his personality, his “brand”. Today, popular art is… Continue reading

  • The Government And Me

    Way back when I was in college, I had the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving weekend at the home of an ATF agent. A decent man and family, and a pleasant time. While a number of us lazed in front of… Continue reading

  • Mech-Fly’s Dubious Return

    I am considering bringing an old project back. A few years ago I developed a creative vehicle to exercise the demons that come with paying attention and having an overactive imagination. It served its purpose at the time, but the… Continue reading

  • Competition As A Tool

    Most likely, the first time a primate used a rock or a stick was as a weapon used reflexively for defense. Then, that primate learned to use the rock or stick as a weapon offensively. Only later would they come… Continue reading