(Image Credit: Crispina Kemp) It was a beaten down path. Beaten down by the excoriating heat of the sun; by squalls of driving rain that brought along with them howling gale force winds; and most of all by indifferent treads of tyres and innumerable pairs of studs and spikes that had become poor, yet affluent … Continue reading An Algorithmic Existence
Month: August 2019
Give People Money – Annie Lowrey
According to Jason Hickel, an anthropologist at the London School of Economics and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, global inequality, has attained damaging and dangerous proportions. In a fascinating piece titled, “How Bad is Global Inequality, Really?” and published on his website, Mr. Hickel observes that, “the poorest 60% - the ones … Continue reading Give People Money – Annie Lowrey
Sabal Palmetto & Ronnie’s Trawler
(Photo courtesy of Artur Malishkevych ) "Look there goes Ronnie's trawler", Ben exclaimed, his voice ringing with enthusiasm. Using her elbow to nudge him sharply, Ruth corrected her husband, "Ronnie has a central console boat. This is Wendell's tried and trusted houseboat." Ben could never get either the type of the boat or its owner right. … Continue reading Sabal Palmetto & Ronnie’s Trawler
The point of Indifference
(PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson ) The quaint restaurant was a paean to Steven Spielberg. Not only was the rubber killer whale grinning from the ceiling, most inappropriately named "Jaws", the menu itself was a homage to the ingenuity and genius of one of the greatest movie directors to have graced our time. "Teething Troubles" was … Continue reading The point of Indifference
Anis and the Sig Sauer P210
(Photo courtesy of DB McNicol via Pixabay ) The crow was no more different than any crow could or would have been, when in a state of tiredness. It's cawing, though, was a bit out of both sync and strength. The sound emanating from within the beaks resembled a string tension produced by a bad violin. … Continue reading Anis and the Sig Sauer P210
Balm & Benevolence
If it ain't broke, don't fix it goes the popular refrain A proven technique to ameliorate wanton grief and pain But matters of the heart don't correspond to this universal norm There exists neither balm nor benevolence to tinker with or lend some calm A tablet for sleeping; to bring one to the here … Continue reading Balm & Benevolence
Led Zeppelin “UNSOLICITED”
(PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields) The policeman had an irritatingly uninterested air about him."Led Zeppelin again? What number was it this time?" Venky realised it was a futile attempt to convince the skeptical cop about his singularly unusual 'predicament.' Night after night, Venky had woken up to a cacophony of rock music thundering from the … Continue reading Led Zeppelin “UNSOLICITED”
The Rustling
(Photo Credit: Crispina Kemp) The heft of the exquisitely crafted Winchester' 94 did not seem all that well balanced now. Designed by John Browning and built by Winchester, first in 1894, the 94 was the go-to rifle for every cowboy, ranger and buccaneer. Max knew all these facts. But at this very minute, they had … Continue reading The Rustling
Life Extension Design – Tassilo Weber
Combining the known and the radical – with a checklist thrown in between – Tassilo Weber’s “Life Extension Design” is a curious if not intriguing read. Hopping onto the bandwagon that conveys the lure of longevity, Mr. Weber proposes a set of measures that alternate between the logical and the skeptical for leading a life … Continue reading Life Extension Design – Tassilo Weber
Time’s Up!
Jagged bolts of lightning slamming forcefully into the ground Rolling thunder hidden within overcast skies producing hideous sound Sheets of rain cascading down in a burst of unrelenting fury Lashing down impartially upon every building, automobile, and tree. Standing by a huge window, within the confines of a concrete tower Venky stared intently awestruck … Continue reading Time’s Up!