Echos of the end

The laughter of the journey is above the trials of the tasks. The steps on the path provide reflection, for the final destination is not always the only goal.

Rognog tales

The planet’s atmosphere is on fire, thanks to some amateur carrying a highly volatile load of mining chemical down in a severely under-shielded ship, and our captain has taken to quoting Asimov’s more abstract quotes. The fire will burn up it’s fuel, our captain’s state of mind, who knows. The captain seems to be completely…

The Deal at Death’s Door

As you lie in bed moments before your death a vision appears and offers you a deal. The apparition points out that you have saved a tidy sum in cash and assets and applauds your hard work throughout your life to that end.  The apparition declares that you can choose to spend your money on…

a confession to tech support

Roy wanted nothing more than to go home. He hated the evening-late shift that started at 4pm and hopefully ended at midnight if everything was calm. More likely than not, something would happen at 1145 and he would end up working until 2 or 4 a.m. Working technical support for an internet service was an…

Vulnerable Humans

It has been an interesting year for me and I have decided to share that journey because we need to talk about how vulnerable we are and about how our health care systems are limited in their capacity of diagnosis and treatment. 2 years ago. . . . About 2 years ago I started to…

Star Wars The Last Jedi

Star Wars The Last Jedi.I loved the movie. I liked how gender and appearance didn’t define or confine what the characters could accomplish. I liked how leadership, and the potential to make a difference in the universe, was coming from many different angles.  It was a refreshing look at the battle of good and evil…

No party before midnight [poem]

working along, working alone. no rest for the wicked not wanting or waiting to leave home no celebration without sacrifice no party before midnight no winning the prize no party before midnight no truth through the lies the day is gone before you the day is given to the others the night is left with…

Photography

I enjoy capturing the world through a lens. Instagram Flikr Collection

Writing

I enjoy writing and the satisfaction that comes from being able to put my day dreams into words. I hope you enjoy my efforts and are also inspired to share your thoughts with the world. Check out my different types of writing by browsing through the various categories in my blog. Fiction: short stories poetry…