Author Archives: Mike

Listening to others seems to be a lost art for most of us these days. It seems we’re all very interested in getting our point of view across to others, but seldom take the time to hear what others might … Continue reading →

Well, yesterday I took a beef brisket and gave it a mustard rub down and totally covered it in a sweet and spicy rub, wrapped it in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge where it has been absorbing … Continue reading →

Once upon an illusive dream I happened upon a mystic with a wave of his magical wand he produced a spectrum of vivid colors colors which could never be seen by the mortal eye. I then witnessed a maiden, laced … Continue reading →

Sweet the fragrant smoke of prayer cried from broken contrite hearts Vanity washed and scrubbed away and crushed upon the brutal shores For all the ways of man are vain self-hope becomes a loathing cry and still most hope in … Continue reading →

Blessed are those that call her mother, for they ride upon the crest of life. With tireless strength she pushes onward, as arbiter, doctor, mother and wife. Her time is rarely hers alone, for a mother never rests. Busy serving … Continue reading →

In vain we strive, our way to find. Through clouded mind, our place in time. Empty, hollow, short of breath. Lost, alone, a walking death. We’re on all fours, our pity soars. Self-absorbed, a slamming door. So we cry foul, … Continue reading →

Haunting thoughts of past regret, staves the joy so hungrily sought. Deep void the present self does feel, from inner battles waged and lost. Vexing skirmishes wrought with pain, bring lonely cries that wrench the heart. Lost so long all … Continue reading →

Although not a perfect translation, carpe deim has come to mean seize the day. What a concept! Can you image if each of us upon arising in the morning opened our arms to the world and shouted carpe deim “seize … Continue reading →