Explorations
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Plato’s Sorrow
In my mind, when all is quiet around me, I can imagine a perfect society. This image is in a place I call The Good. The image is so clear and bright. I can even see myself and how I… Continue reading
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The Brain As A Tool
Father: “Time to get up!” Son: “It’s too early…” Father: “I will not accept such delay this morning. I want to leave by sunrise.” Son: “Why do we have to leave so early?” Father: “We need to get to the… Continue reading
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The Dodo Birds
“Do we need to get closer for a good reading?” “No, this should be close enough.” “According to the charts, this planet was called Earth. The stories say it was very beautiful.” “Yes. Unfortunately, it is just a rock now.”… Continue reading
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The End of Civilization
Jon came home from school in his usual way; he crashed through the kitchen door, dropped his bag on the floor, and opened the refrigerator. And, as usual, his grandfather was sitting at the dining room table reading the newspaper.… Continue reading
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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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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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