Author Archives: Daniel

The day I got fat

I can tell you the exact day I started to get fat. I must have been 6. My Aunt Ree (as we called her) was watching me that day. We went for a walk downtown and as a special treat … Continue reading

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Creation, Evolution, and a little Science Fiction

I’m not sure how to address this rather delicate topic, so forgive me if my introduction is a bit clumsy. It’s not my desire or intent to be inflammatory, and yet I find myself wanting to talk about a topic … Continue reading

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Depression

I cannot even imagine what it must be like living with me. If you know me, you know I have a very large personality and I don’t get smaller when the room gets more crowded. I believe that I’m kind, … Continue reading

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Will you sign my Kindle?

I’m going to start by disclosing my bias. I love books. I read all the time, and getting rid of a book is one of the hardest things for me to do. At one point, I had several hundred books … Continue reading

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Philosophy…

Philosophy is: unrequited love.
An echo down an empty canyon
Man crying out to a god
Who’s reply is a poem
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Superman

I’m not superman. Fuck that Guy in red tights afraid of little green rocks I’m a different sort of hero One with no power of my own No magic hammer or horn No power to feed the masses Or heal … Continue reading

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The Actor

I am the actor The Thespian The Fool To the world a cat Looking at the Queen Not a man With Longing in his heart I smile and laugh While I die I die and rot While I heal I … Continue reading

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The Dance

Two lovers dance with swords held tight Will their thrusts find flesh this night? They circle, dodge, jab and leap Yet between them, there is distance deep Yearning passions swinging wide Yet parried, blocked and turned aside They spin and … Continue reading

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Come Row With Me

We have seen such wind and storm As man or beast has ever known And I ask of you this love Send me not to shore alone And leave me not at sea to drown But row with me forever … Continue reading

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Hello World

Funny thing happened on the way to my blog — all the funny, interesting, intelligent and highly articulate thoughts and insights rolling around in my head found better places to hangout. My mind went blank. I regularly participate in forums. … Continue reading

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