BEFORE 'Twas not while England's sword unsheathedPut half a world to flight,Nor while their new-built cities breathedSecure behind her might;Not while she poured from Pole to LineTreasure and ships and men—These worshippers at Freedoms shrineThey did not quit her then! Not till their foes were driven forthBy England o'er the main—Not till the Frenchman from … Continue reading Poem – “The American Rebellion”
Author: DBreitenbeck
Talking Gun Rights on the Everyman
In response to the Annunciation school shooting, I wrote an essay for The Everyman looking into the issue of gun rights in a society where such things happen: First, these sorts of events always see politicians talking about the need for stricter ‘gun safety.’ Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was parroting this line even before bodies … Continue reading Talking Gun Rights on the Everyman
Friday Flotsam: Last Fortnight’s Post
1. This post was originally going to come out a couple weeks ago, before the shadow intervened. So, back-date every reference by a couple weeks. Only update is that I'm back in Arizona and back to work. The main persistent after effect is that I'm very tired most of the time. 2. Movie night the … Continue reading Friday Flotsam: Last Fortnight’s Post
Winning at Life
A curious comparison occurred to me in the days around my mother's funeral. My mother was one of those rare people who was really loved by everyone she met. She was about as kind and loving as it's possible to be, worked with groups like St. Vincent de Paul to help those in need, personally … Continue reading Winning at Life
Life Update: No Posts For a While
You may have noticed my schedule has been more haphazard than usual lately. Partly that's because of the start of the school year, but it's also due to a more serious situation. My mother was diagnosed with cancer about four and a half years ago. Between different treatments we were able to keep it at … Continue reading Life Update: No Posts For a While
Poem – “The Beginnings”
It was not part of their blood,It came to them very lateWith long arrears to make good,When the English began to hate. They were not easily moved,They were icy-willing to waitTill every count should be proved,Ere the English began to hate. Their voices were even and low,Their eyes were level and straight.There was neither sign … Continue reading Poem – “The Beginnings”
Saturday Sundry: Fallacies, History, and Some Superman
1. I missed last week entirely: that might be a first, at least in a long time. Such is the state of my life at the moment. 2. One of my lessons this week was a run down of common logical fallacies. As part of my research I tried using AI for a list. Every … Continue reading Saturday Sundry: Fallacies, History, and Some Superman
Sunday Sundry: Short and Unfocused
1. A family crisis is currently occupying most of my attention, so this will have to be brief. Those who read this, please offer prayers on our behalf. 2. At the same time, the school year starts this week and I still have prepping to do, meaning I'm pretty much in survival mode. 3. The … Continue reading Sunday Sundry: Short and Unfocused
Poem – “In the Room”
"Ceste insigne fable et tragicque comedie."--RABELAIS The sun was down, and twilight greyFilled half the air; but in the room,Whose curtain had been drawn all day, The twilight was a dusky gloom:Which seemed at first as still as death, And void; but was indeed all rifeWith subtle thrills, the pulse and breath Of multitudinous lower life. In their … Continue reading Poem – “In the Room”
Shiver Me Timbers, Everyman
My latest piece is up on The Everyman, discussing the topic of Online Piracy. Online piracy is on the rise again, accounting, by some measures, for over a quarter of all internet downloads. This topic is usually spoken about in terms of the harm it does the economy, or jobs lost, or whether or not … Continue reading Shiver Me Timbers, Everyman
Serpent's Den 