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”
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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”
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”
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”
The One Where I Didn’t Freeze to Death
Have you ever been camping? Well, well, well. Here’s a prompt that leads down a very entertaining rabbit hole. In my very early twenties, I had very little experience doing pretty much anything. And the question of camping brings forth one particular memory, where my lack of experience led to a very cold night onContinue reading “The One Where I Didn’t Freeze to Death”
Subverted Expectations
What are your favorite emojis? In subversion of expectations, I’m actually going to talk about emoji today. Yes, me, the serious, philosophical, pseudo intellectual, is going to discuss emoji. Why? Well, it’s quite simple. I think they’re a symptom. Well, a symptom of what? I hear you say it, and so I will answer. EmojiContinue reading “Subverted Expectations”
Thoughts On: The City of God, by Saint Augustine, Part 8
Hey guys! To all of my frequent readers, welcome back! To those of you who may just be joining me in my read, welcome! I highly recommend hopping over to part 1 and starting at the beginning. This is my personal study of City of God, by Saint Augustine, going point by point through theContinue reading “Thoughts On: The City of God, by Saint Augustine, Part 8”
Thunder
A gentle wind hits my skin As clouds of rain approach I hear a gentle rumblin’ That brings with it a hope And bolt of light that soars on by Illuminates the shade That cover cast by blackened clouds Darkening my gaze I know that simply standing here Will bring me to the eye TheContinue reading “Thunder”
