Earth Magic

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Denudation

Heavy with moisture, and bleached from starvation, the wrinkling leaves twitter and dance in the uproarious winds. One by one, or in groups, they are stripped from the heights and begin a downward, desultory flight. Thus begins the dance upon the ground. Such Saturnalia only Autumn brings. Linked... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 23, 2006

Complacency

Oh, how we grow complacent in our routines of folly, and in our carefully crafted cocoons of ensconcement. Sadly, the very things that stimulate growth are seldom chosen, eschewed for nothing more than their appearance of pain and loss. Imperiled by doubt and mired in fear, we choose familiarity and... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Were They Satanists or Dabblers?

I remember the feeling very well, despite the fact that it was 230 in the morning and I was very sleepy. We strolled into the front door to help a guy with anxiety, and hit a wall of very negative energy. At first I discounted the strange sensation as being stared at by some of the members of the... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 20, 2006

Boo!

Have you ever heard of Bloody Mary? It is a test of courage that teens undertake when looking for a cheap thrill. It involves going into a dark bathroom (where a mirror most often is), lighting a candle, and invoking the spirit of Bloody Mary. Who is Bloody Mary? Your darkest nightmare of a vampiric... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Pure Magic

Come forth, beings of twilight. Saturate me with anticipation, and color my heart with your cauldron of burnished hues. Take from me my sight, and restore my atavistic nature. Soon they come, the luminaries. They are the first seen, and the brightest among the infinitude of twinkling dust. Mercury... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

A Full Head of Steam

The land lay silent, awaiting the dawn. The faintest hint of change birthed in the eastern skyline, changing black to indigo. A burst of reds and oranges presaged the turgid disk, as it broke free from the far side of the earth. The ambience was soft and fresh. A gentle wind caressed the tips of the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 16, 2006

Who's Really in Charge?

The force of will is such that it makes the adherent a perpetrator. For instance, a man who idealizes love will hate those who perpetrate violence, and become himself violent in intent. This apparent irony to human nature has led many to believe that man is inherently bad. No matter how hard he... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 14, 2006

The Fire Inside

Passion to create cannot be stamped out, like so many smoldering embers. The human spirit is an endless source of fuel. Desire that appears to have been conquered is merely denied expression, and will seethe and ferment until it can longer be controlled. Hence the many perversions and skewed... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 12, 2006

House of Bereavement

I knew I had to go by there, even though it had not even been 24 hours since his death. Workers were still building onto his porch as we parked. I was invited inside and gave a hug to his daughter. "I'm so sorry to hear about this," I spoke, "he was a really nice man." "She's in there," the daughter... Sign in to see full entry.

Appleworks Performed a Miracle on Luke

I was at my wit's end yesterday after returning from the hospital. The care was less than satisfactory; and, on top of that, the doctor spoke very harshly to my wife. I had Luke home, but he was crying and feeling awful. His cough was sending waves of dread through me, as I realized he hadn't run... Sign in to see full entry.

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