Author: being_human

...the texture of sound; dogs in conversation; the vibration of words; the perfection of snowflakes; the taste of curry; the smell of rain; colors that dance; innocent laughter; brother sun & sister moon; a deep breath; saturated stillness...

Six Steps

Posted on September 22, 2021   |   By being_human

Six feet of space. Six degrees of separation. Six steps to communism. Are we digging our own graves? This video was recorded impromptu at a Idaho Freedom Rally. Please listen to this woman’s story as she recounts her life under Communism, her harrowing escape,…   Read More →

Dances with Fools

Posted on July 4, 2021   |   By being_human

What shall we call our current state of affairs? We seem to be unwitting props and unpaid extras in a real-time film noir. Let’s call it… “Dances with Fools” in homage to filmographies epic American Western of similar name. The stars of this production…   Read More →

Commentology

Posted on June 14, 2021   |   By being_human

I had an interesting, or rather, a troubling comment arrive from a family member over this post about exploring the mRNA shots. The post was my attempt to sift through all the information available and try to understand this untested novel technology as it…   Read More →

Six Years

Posted on May 12, 2021   |   By being_human

Dad! What’s it been… six years now? I really miss you. The last time we spoke I was living in Idaho. I was there only a year when I got the call I dreaded – it was time for you to leave us. We…   Read More →

A Mom’s Life

Posted on April 23, 2021   |   By being_human

Mother’s Day is upon us and this year I decided to share my thoughts about this calendar honored day. This isn’t going to be a sugary one-dimensional tribute. My mom, she has her flaws and foibles and she never pretends otherwise.  In my estimate,…   Read More →

Essential Me

Posted on April 12, 2021   |   By being_human

There’s a lot of talk about what qualifies as essential these days. The re-framing of language has led to much confusion in the ranks. Let’s keep it simple. You are essential. I am essential. We are intelligent beings capable of incalculable goodness and great…   Read More →

Green Light District

Posted on March 31, 2021   |   By being_human

Salina stands anxiously on the corner as she waits for the cross-walk signal to flash the all clear sign. She has been walking this circuit since she was a child without incident or injury. Even when there are no cars on the road, no…   Read More →

A Revelation

Posted on February 28, 2021   |   By being_human

I saw a woman at a cemetery weeping inconsolably as she lay face down on a grass covered grave. Suddenly, another presence materialized, and I saw a round clay vase suspended in the air. This is going to sound disgusting, but inside the vase…   Read More →

Lights Out

Posted on February 27, 2021   |   By being_human

The lights are out and nobody is home. After one has said all they can about a critical subject matter and left a trail of vital data crumbs in hopes it might be of help – whether you agreed with the content or not…   Read More →

The Warrior

Posted on February 13, 2021   |   By being_human

In a world that is upside down and full of falsehoods – five ordinary people try to live their lives according to their principles and carefully researched choices. Mocked, scorned, and abused by a tidal wave of humanity that refuse to open their eyes…   Read More →