Author Archives: bryan

SPACEMAN Freak Accident #1: Due to an apparent malfunction of the emergency ejection apparatus I am hurtled from the security of my space ship into a solitary orbit around the Earth. I am able to maintain sustenance (air, water, food) … Continue reading →

I seek reassurance through Music, Work, Knowledge, Human Interaction, Spirituality, Goodness, and Peace. I seek reassurance because I live in doubt; filled with uncertainty, hesitancy, apprehension, disquiet. I live in doubt because I live within my humanity. I live within … Continue reading →

Though Adam Smith is frequently associated with modern capitalism, he could be accused of or credited with (depending on your perspective) some socialist thought as well, as illustrated in this passage from ‘The Wealth of Nations’: “In the progress of … Continue reading →

The following paragraph is an excerpt from the work of fiction ‘Dark Eden’ by Chris Beckett; (the character is 15 year old John the day after he stood his ground and killed a leopard, when instead he could have easily … Continue reading →

When you meet someone for the first time and ask, “What do you do?” what are you really asking? “What purpose do you serve??” – “Are you a useful member of society??” – “Should I talk to you??” – “Are … Continue reading →