My name is Jake. Someone will find my photo in my shirt pocket after I finally give it up, and maybe think the photo is my family, older aunts, uncles, maybe a grandpa. "Ohhh, look at the kindly lady in the first row, I bet that was his mum! And, the gent standing just behind … Continue reading THE CUT OF A SMILE (for Halloween)
Category: Commentary
A Dream
I dream today of the world I want to sleep in. One filled with soft sheets, and warm music, and wonderful smells coming from the kitchen enticing me to roll out of bed to see mother and mayhap, grannie. Mother likes to bake biscuits, while Grannie likes to put sugar or honey on top.I like … Continue reading A Dream
The Strings of Mephistopheles
Come on, Meph, you said you wanted to pull strings.You were so happy with the corruption before when the ones in power did everything you wanted, and the young ones swayed back and forth and smiled and felt so good about their votes, your votes.Why the long pull on that ancient face now?All our friends … Continue reading The Strings of Mephistopheles
Listen to Ya Momma
To all of you, stop listening to the crazy people. Hear your momma's voice in your head. You are only as good as your word. You are known by who you hang out with. And, truly, if Billy jumps off the bridge, will you? Don't believe all that these so-called experts want you to believe. … Continue reading Listen to Ya Momma
A History of Panic
Animals and humans are sometimes driven by panic, by the sudden onset of fear of survival, wherein the host goes nuts. Panic can be useful for personal survival; it is rarely helpful for the herd, our herd, the human race. The etymology of panic comes from the Greek God Pans, the god of shepherds and … Continue reading A History of Panic
Career Paths
One’s career is like a book, with an opening paragraph, chapters, and, hopefully, a satisfying ending. Along the way, one hopes for a page churner, keeping the mind engaged and excited, just waiting to see what new character, what new challenge lies just ahead. Of course, one has to expect villains and friends, as the … Continue reading Career Paths
Christmas, 2019, a turning point in disrespect
Ahh Don't you feel it? I do. I feel a change in the very air, where my opinion, my thoughts cannot be squashed by those unwilling to allow me to have my opinion, my thoughts. I can say Merry Christmas. To those that are offended, I am sort of sorry, sort of not. My life … Continue reading Christmas, 2019, a turning point in disrespect
Let the Arrogant find God
So many sad and hungry, so many confused, so many refusing, thank you I am not one. Let the poor find plenty, let the lonely find love, let the hungry find bread, let the arrogant find God.
None So Deaf
Ah, yes, you with the perfect life. Never ruffled any feathers. Never embarrassed yourself. Little miss perfect. Well, I am not talking to or about you. Go back to your first love. Your mirror. For the rest of us, you remember that time when you really and truly wished you had never been borne? That … Continue reading None So Deaf
Family Season; Good Guests
This is the time of year we begin to gather. First, to eat and give thanks. Then, to eat and give gifts to loved ones. There is one school of thought that says, "I am a guest." Does this mean you do nothing but make a mess that someone else has to clean up? To … Continue reading Family Season; Good Guests
Ramblings from an Unpaved Mind 