Maciolekism

Philosophy

  • The human intellect is very good at solving problems. Unfortunately, the human imagination is better at seeing problems that don’t exist. Continue reading

  • 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

  • The Holy Triangle

    The third year in my Forest Management degree consisted of three classes I now refer to as The Holy Triangle. Forest Ecology in the Fall, then Forest Economics and Timber Management the following Spring. Everyone in the College of Natural… Continue reading

  • Still Life With A Razor Blade

    I like art to be like a candied apple with a razor blade hidden inside. Candied apples, by themselves, are boring and repetitive. Razor blades, all alone, are visible and cause people to be cautious or avoid altogether. This is… Continue reading

  • Civilization evolves through a cycle of freedom and tyranny.The method by which we overcome one tyranny creates the foundation of the next tyranny.In between, is a brief period of freedom. Continue reading

  • The Great Process

    I have experienced, in myself, the mistake of using too much energy when engaging something new. I know it’s not just me. We all do this to compensate for our insecurity: the energy of anxiety builds images in our minds… Continue reading