Fantasy and the Sense of Wonder
Eras come and go, and fantasy tales continue to be spun. New authors continue from the horizons where others have retired; it reminds me of the passing of a torch. Sometimes its been a raging firebran…
Forrest Gump’s Red Violin
It was a dark and stormy night. A feeble old man’s hands shivered with excited anticipation as he carved away the last curled shaving from the ancient piece of maple.”Magnifique!” he exclaimed at hi…
Earrings as Art
We like to decorate our ears. Try to forget that you had your ears pierced in a mall just as soon as you could talk your mother into letting you do it. Try to forget that you have given away as gifts …
Nautical Star Tattoos the History, Meaning and Symbolism: What a Strange Mix!
The history, meaning and symbolism of nautical star tattoos is
a hotly debated topic. Today many different groups have
adopted the Nautical star tattoo as a s…
Philosophy - Its History
This time we’ll talk about Philosophy and its famous early philosophers. The churches are for all, philosophy for individuals. The churches are visible organizations, wielding power over masses of m…
History of Comic Books - Part II
In part 2 of comic books history I’ll be covering the first half of the Platinum age. The second half will be in the last installment.The Platinum age started with a book that came out in 1897 titled…
Justice League Party Trivia and Facts
Little kids love the Justice League cartoons, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter. The team has also included the Green Arrow, Atom, Hawkman, Black Can…
Looking
As I stand here, gazing down the street before me, I espy an older man in the room above the store, looking out the window, in my direction. As he surveys the busy street below him, it is obvious he i…

