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I was looking through some of these old entries–and trying not to be too disappointed by my lack of inspiration beyond anything of an automotive engineering nature–and found something of interest. I was reminded of the (presently abandoned) if_only_list and … Continue reading →

I often get very bad headaches.* Sometimes I get very lightheaded. Sometimes I see stars around the edges of my vision for no apparent reason. Sometimes find myself losing focus on where I am, who I am, and what I … Continue reading →

While back in WV briefly, I realized how important mountains are to me. I feel more at ease when I’m surrounded by mountains. I also became aware of how much more beautiful a guitar sounds when gently strummed at dusk … Continue reading →

In some ways, love can be very much like a emotional tumor. It grows within and throughout your life, often spreading uncontrollably, permeating so many aspects, thoughts, hopes, dreams, and memories. But sometime love can be harmful. And when it … Continue reading →

A good mind is like water. When a mind is confronted with an obstacle, it should flow around, naturally seeking alternate routes to proceed and selecting the most appropriate.

I am the phoenix who wallows in his own ashes, grieving over his own prior death. Once and many times again upon a time, rebirth was triumphant, but these days it is pathetic, melancholy, and mournful. I need to fly … Continue reading →

I sleep with my clothes on every night. This way, I will be prepared for the afterlife if I die in my sleep.

What would you call a man who would let the world pass him by to pursue a dream, but is not willing to fight for that dream? You would call him a fool, I imagine. But not me, I would … Continue reading →

when i die there will be no more bad days (there will be no more good days, i suppose) this weight will become yours this knot will come untied these strings will come unraveled these ideas will float away on … Continue reading →