Terry

Presence

I’ve just begun reading the Count of Monte Cristo, and I’ve reached a point in the story, which caused me to engage in a bit of reflection. Edmond, is betrothed to the beautiful Mercedes, at the height of bliss. He’s enjoying his feast, surrounded by both friends and backstabbers alike, and the scene set isContinue reading “Presence”

Grata in Aeternum

I don’t really feel like myself. It’s a funny thing to say, really, because I’ve never actually felt like myself. It’s hard to feel like you, when you don’t really know who you are. But lately, I’ve drawn inward quite a bit. I feel reclusive, and tired, and very demoralized. I’ve been sick several timesContinue reading “Grata in Aeternum”

Where Silence Ends

How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? Silence. The absence of sound. Peace. This is truly, a lost way of life. As I sit here, I contemplate the silence I am comfortably settled in. It washes over me. It soothes my mind. I am usedContinue reading “Where Silence Ends”

The Idols We Carry

Do you practice religion? “Well. What can we do, except try to do better?” -Sand dan Glokta, The Blade Itself Everyone practices religion, in their own way. From the devout Catholic headed to mass, or the Muslim on his sajjadah, facing towards Mecca, to the avid video gamer plugged into his screen, we all practiceContinue reading “The Idols We Carry”

A Gift; A Poison

What does freedom mean to you? I live in the country of freedom. America, land of the free. Very nice. Very good. I can do all kinds of neat stuff with that. I can say what I want, go where I want, do what I want, etc. Problem though: I say too much, go theContinue reading “A Gift; A Poison”

Forgotten

What is the legacy you want to leave behind? I do not want to leave behind a legacy. I long to be forgotten. To live a good life, and to die. What is the point of a legacy? To inspire others to be like me? I challenge any man to do better. Whatever my impactContinue reading “Forgotten”

The Regeneration

How do you feel about cold weather? At the end of every summer, the cycle of life transitions from a time of growth to a time of rest. As nature winds down, the sun begins to set sooner and sooner. Trees begin to lose their leaves, storing up sugars and starches. Insects tunnel into theContinue reading “The Regeneration”

I’ve Watched You Suffer.

What sacrifices have you made in life? “A sacrifice is the act of giving up something of value—such as time, money, or a personal desire—for the sake of a greater good, or to offer it to a higher power” The feeling of performing CPR on a patient is something I’ll never forget. The sweat drenching my skin. MyContinue reading “I’ve Watched You Suffer.”

The Road Less Travelled

Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” — Robert Frost I think on this quotation often, not for any particular desire I have to walk the road lessContinue reading “The Road Less Travelled”

You People Have Favorite BRANDS?

What are your favorite brands and why? Dear God, what have we done? I don’t have favorite brands, and you shouldn’t either. To allow an emotional bond to develop between you and someone selling you a product (typically not even a necessity) is madness. Favorite brands? Insanity. This culture needs a hard reset. We’re pretendingContinue reading “You People Have Favorite BRANDS?”