Maciolekism

Sketches

  • Masks

    An old, beloved actor sat patiently on set, in hot costume and makeup, reading a script and waiting for the crew to locate and fix a short in the electrical system. A new face came, grabbed a chair and dragged… 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

  • 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

  • A Predator Approaches

    I have spent enough nights camping by myself in the wilderness to know that silence is when we should listen… and look. Chattering birds, fluttering back and forth, calling to each other on a lazy summer afternoon, disappear when a… Continue reading

  • Stunde Null

    It’s an old game,played by many people,at every level. She intentionally gets me angryso she can use my reaction, my anger,to manipulate you. There was a time,when I was worried about you,I considered your well-beingand accepted the abuse. Now, You… Continue reading

  • The Truth About Politics

    Back before the internet, before cell phones, when college sweethearts kept in touch over the summer by writing letters, she broke up with me  because my writing intimidated her. Did I say something wrong? She said no. It wasn’t anything… Continue reading