Painfully Hopeful

Fiction Tuesday – In Session

Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes Following Will’s unveiling of the treason planned by the Board of Ordinance the teen and his companions were kept on lock down in a guest house near the Board Building. The rooms were well appointed, and opened out into a beautiful…

Context

One of the main lessons I gleaned from higher education is the statement, “Context is key.” This was applied to my theology and Bible classes, certainly, but it spread out from there. History, language, philosophy, even civics and the sciences all led back to that statement. Really, unless you’re dealing with pure math it’s kind…

Wounded

Today was a beautiful Spring day, so my friend and I headed to a nearby park for a photowalk. During our trek we encountered a swan who was aggressively challenging any and all who came near. I took many photos, and it wasn’t until I got home I noticed how badly damaged it’s one wing…

Pack Hunting

Of all the lies our society tells itself, the greatest must be the notion of the true “individual.” We are taught to believe we are in control of who we are — our likes, tastes, wants, and assumptions aren’t because of any outside influence but because we desire them. All on our own. And nobody…

How To Be A “Least Valuable Product”

Thanks to the US Congress, a person’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) can use their browsing data pretty much without restriction. Some states, like Minnesota, are stepping up to do what’s right by their citizens — but your state might not follow suit. So how do you become a “Least Valuable Product?” What’s the deal? ISP’s…

Unpacking Vox Narratio

Sometimes the characters seem to move the narrative on their own. Originally, Will’s pronouncement was supposed to lead directly to a scene in the Board of Governors chamber. When the Narrator ended with “Why did you say that?” this plan derailed. Let’s unpack. Writing the Narrator Good grief, the Narrator might be the most fun…