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Sunday, July 30, 2006

My First Fire

I was switched from the ambulance to the pump, so that I would be able to fight fire. Being a rookie, I was nervous and unsure of what might come. You put your pants over your boots, and set them beside the truck. You put your mask here, your helmet there; you check your tank and then wait-... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Emptiness

What is held in the hand must eventually be released, in order for the hand to become useful once again; Yet, is a feeling of loss not the desire to hold on, despite the consequences? True emptiness is a state of wholeness, where oneself is not divided between what is and what should be; Such... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 28, 2006

The Forgotten

The way was hidden by weeds, and its destination lay on the far side of the levee. Once upon its crest, the abandoned cemetery stood silently below. The treacherous river was nigh, engrossed in its own neverending journey. The plots were sunken, and few markers remained. An old iron fence, rusted... Sign in to see full entry.

Now I've Gone and Done It

Our move date keeps getting pushed back, and Cameron keeps telling her prospective employer that her start date has been moved once again. They finally had enough and said, 'We can't keep doing this.' She called and found out they had no coverage for this weekend. They said that she must come down... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

What Are We Fighting For?

The topic under intense scrutiny is rarely the issue, as what both strive for supplies what is unwanted; Is the fighting an end unto itself, breeding more of itself as it is fostered and driving the issues deeper into oblivion? A fear of loss through identification; a feeling of weakness from... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Blackbeard!

One of the most infamous pirates of all time visited Beaufort in the early 1700's. Indeed, the 'Hammock House,' built in 1709 in Bahamian style, suggests that Blackbeard himself may have lived there for a time. The house sits quietly, but has a definite air of heaviness. It is said that Blackbeard... Sign in to see full entry.

The Old Skannal House

Just below 'dead man's curve' on Sligo Road in rural Bossier Parish sits a quaint 19th century plantation home, restored beautifully and brimming with history. The current owners boast of its original owner, Dr. Skannal, who ministered to patients in the early 1800's, and made house calls in a horse... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 24, 2006

The Waif

Children seek out her plot, nestled among the shade of century old live oaks and visible through the strong iron fence. They leave trinkets, money, dolls, and toys in the hopes of allaying her aura of isolation and abandonment. She lived in the sea town of Beaufort, where she was born at the turn of... Sign in to see full entry.

Take the Money and Run

For the sake of anonymity, let's just say that a friend of mine and his family were at the mall yesterday, just before opening. The kids wanted to take a ride on the coin-operated cars. While mom was fumbling with the car, wondering why it wouldn't move, dad was walking around just looking at... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Why Are We Here?

It is merely chance that brings us into this world, or is it an ever unraveling mystery? Is it coincidence that no recollection exists, or might it be part of the grand design? Who we are appears very real, but the body soon returns to the earth and the mind can only relate to objects introduced... Sign in to see full entry.

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