Care of the Soul
Thomas James Martin
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As the weather fills October with cloud-swept days and chill mists, my thoughts turn to my mother who always loved the fall so much. She passed away in 2004.
The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 2
Well, here's Part 2 of a political lampoon of the American classic, The Wizard of Oz. This piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General." Be sure to read Part 1 in order to follow the "plot" (See index of articles).
The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 1
A little bird. . .well actually a flying monkey. . .told me that some of today's politics and politicians relate quite well to the goings on in that American classic, The Wizard of Oz. Hmmm. . . Could be, you wascally wabbit. By the way, this piece was written before the ...
Biblical Verses Lost and Found
Sorry, I just cannot find these verses in the Christian Bible. However, I did find some that I learned growing up that have guided and comforted me as I wend my way on this Earthly path.
This essay is a tribute to my love of natural rather than manmade things, noted as I walk the woodlands in October.
Book Review: Mitsrayim by Nichel Anderson
Hope you enjoy this review as much as I enjoyed reading Nichel Anderson's "Mitsrayim." Nichel's tale is a rich of love, battles in ancient lands, reincarnation and spiritual love between beings.
Another birthday passes, and I long for what might have been, wallowing in self-pity and regrets. But there is hope even for me.
The Effect of Chaotic Collards on Organically Cute Iguanas
One element of Chaos Theory is the quest to find the connections between events or objects that are apparently not connected. Here's an example showing the previously unknown connection between Iguanas and collards (at least to a non-lizard owner such as the author). Along the way we learn the virtue for ...
Some speculation on the nature of former First Lady, Barbara Bush's statement on Good Morning America prior to the second Gulf War. Was she being ironic when she talked about not turning her "beautiful mind" toward the the prospect of the suffering that war would entail?
Mary Ellen: A Tribute to a Virtual Friend
I offer some thoughts on the passing of Mary Ellen Bradshaw, a wonderful writer for Suite101 and my virtual friend. Some brief thoughts on the nature and effects of virtual relationships is noted also.