Sweet, the merry river flows, Down, the pouring rain, Fill the stream, and creek, and pool And rush the waterfall To the pond! The water goes And springs burst forth their gain Summer water, summer bliss Pooled in lake and sea Joy poured out upon my head Wherever it may be July rain and thunderstormContinue reading “July Rain”
Author Archives: Terry
Renaissance
Is a little chaos actually good for us? In reading the poetry, philosophy, and history of the world, and comparing it to the nature of our modern time, I find it entirely understandable how depression rates have become so high, and how everything has become so dull and void of joy. We need a newContinue reading “Renaissance”
The Lord of The Rings
Which book have you read more than any other? It’s a common cliche, to love the classic title by J.R.R Tolkien. But sometimes, cliche answers are honest ones. I first read the Lord of the Rings when I was eight years old, only a few short years after my prodigy of a brother read theContinue reading “The Lord of The Rings”
Move The Needle
Are you a lifelong learner? “Wisdom has been chasing you, but you have always been faster.” -Uncle Iroh Recently, I’ve taken up the hobby of collecting classics of philosophy and theology, and it’s turned this blog on its head a little bit. And the reason for this new found hobby is that I began toContinue reading “Move The Needle”
The 2026 Reading List
Hey guys, just wanted to give everyone a bit of an update as to what I’ve been doing. I know it’s been a few months since I’ve posted. I’ve been critically undisciplined with my time recently, and I’ve truthfully felt little desire to write anything at all, as I feel I have little of importanceContinue reading “The 2026 Reading List”
Thoughtful Examination
What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? I am, more often than not, a pessimist. At least recently, that’s been the way I’ve been living. I noticed this downturn not long ago that I’ve recently been overcome by. A feeling of intense despair. Hopelessness. Void. It begs a question: What do I doContinue reading “Thoughtful Examination”
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”
