Among those in our profession, a deep reverence for Ragnarok is often observed.

Of all the ancient tribal tales of the end, none resonates as deeply as the Vikings’.  The Christian Revelation we write off as the secret code that enabled the early church to meet, the Mayan calendar we dismiss as cyclical.  But the Viking’s prophecy of Ragnarok?  That’s some serious shit that is really going to … Continue reading Among those in our profession, a deep reverence for Ragnarok is often observed. →

A group of multicultural young adults steps out of an alley led by a young woman who appears to be Polynesian. 

A group of multicultural young adults steps out of an alley led by a young woman who appears to be Polynesian.  She points at me.  “Him!  Knock him out!” “Is this the knockout game,” I ask. “Yes,” she growls. “OK, but you’re making a big mistake.” “We’ll see who is making a mistake!” barks the … Continue reading A group of multicultural young adults steps out of an alley led by a young woman who appears to be Polynesian.  →

Thesis on the Known Universe

Never mind. I am not important. What you need to know is that everything bad happens for no reason. I would like to say it makes you stronger, that it leads you somewhere else, or that it teaches you a lesson. It doesn’t. Everything happens randomly. Enjoy your time. Watch for falling objects. If I … Continue reading Thesis on the Known Universe →

As it turned out, girls were even harder to come by than drugs

Behind the airport is a circular clearing of grass surrounded by thick, thorny brush and dense trees.  Apollo and I found it one day on one of our epic hikes looking for empty bottles to throw at things that annoyed us.  We recognized the clearing as something unique even then, strung out as we were … Continue reading As it turned out, girls were even harder to come by than drugs →