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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
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If Urban Sprawl is what happens when city dwellers move away from the city, but bring it with them, then Social Sprawl is when people move away from the large social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, but bring it… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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