Losing My Religion
There’s two types of worship in religion. The first kind is true worship. This type hurts because it changes things not only for us but for those around us as well. It’s outcome is good for all parties: the hungry are
Washed Up
I love a good comeback story. There’s just something about returning to success after a period away for whatever reason that I find so inspirational. There was this talented athlete who really made waves in the Olympic scene, and his fans cheered
Your Number
There once lived a young man who lived in a matrix. Very famous and decorated within his discipline, he initially triumphed in his life journey. But as he fought against the man who held him down, hacking the broken system which he
Two Men and The Mountain
There’s a legend attached to climbing the tallest mountain in the region. It was a tall task, as only a handful of men had ever reached the pinnacle. For even though on the surface the terrain appeared tranquil and the footing true,
Sirens and Shipwrecks
I overheard an old peg legger spinning yarn at the tavern when my brother and I were following bread crumbs. As he sploshed his lager all over himself, the man recounted a tale from centuries ago about a pirate who claimed
Blockbuster
You know me. I’m a big Jesus mark. Jesus is the icon of religion, and the protagonist of so many stories in the Bible. He’s such a selfless, compassionate man, and his miracles and teachings are just so empowering. So when I saw
The Fishermen
A brave young fisherman who aspired to take the world by storm rowed out to sea in hopes of catching the biggest fish known to man. He cast his rod the first time and felt a tug. Surely this must be
Charades
I’m in a new relationship. My ex partner was unfaithful, and when I called him out for his “holier than thou” attitude he beat me up and flew the coup. This new guy’s a bit older, and wiser. He comes and goes
Shepherd of Gold
When James W. Marshall struck gold in 1848 a mass influx of people from far and wide flocked to California to claim a stake at their own fortune. Everyone had their own reasons for pursuing the dream. The gold made an easy
Antelope
Ever watch Nat Geo and see a wide shot of that classic African savannah? It always starts off nice and calm with the sun beaming down on a pack of antelope standing around, shooting the shit with each other or