Nightly Misadventures of the Unconscious Mind
I awoke in the mid-night from a nightmare monochrome world where all the color had been drained out, and my very femininity was stripped from me by force. When I finally awoke from this overwhelming level of fright, I found myself gasping for air. After I finally found my breath, I suddenly realized this had […]
The Acclamatio of Social Media
Long ago, the Roman Senate was the epicenter of imperial governance. It was a swirling vortex of ambition and intrigue. Clad in the trappings of their station, these men of power engaged in ceaseless political maneuvering. Their voices echoed through the Senatorial chambers, booming like the clarion calls of war trumpets. Today, echoes of that […]
Moss Glen Falls and the Retirement of a Film Warrior – Photophile Musings
Nestled between a quiet state highway and the serene woodlands of Granville, Vermont, Glen Moss Falls offered a moment to capture pure, unaffected beauty. This moment now is immortalized as one of the last breaths of a faithful companion – a Fujifilm medium-format film camera. This photograph is a testament to the camera’s enduring legacy, […]
The Crossroads at Panic Street and Heartbreak Avenue
This was originally posted on December 12, 2021. But, after rereading it, and tweaking it slightly, I updated it to now because it needs to be said now more than ever. I have come to many crossroads in my life, but none so daunting as the one I am facing now. To sleep or not […]
A Visit to the AMTRAK Train Station at White River Junction – Photophile Musings
As I stood on the platform at the AMTRAK train station in White River Junction, Vermont, the vibrant red of a vintage caboose captures the gaze and imagination. Once a ubiquitous sight at the end of a freight train, this caboose now rests quietly, juxtaposed against the backdrop of modern railroading. Stationed behind the Boston […]
Kids Actually Do Have It Tough These Days
I began watching a particular YouTube content creator for his Star Trek related content. But it turned out that, for the most part, I’d agree with him on a lot of his views on politics and society, too. While he’s far more left-wing than I am – I’m more of a centrist, unaffiliated with any […]
Boston & Maine Engine 494 – Photophile Musings
The Boston and Maine Engine 494 represents not just a piece of machinery but a living fragment of history, a testimony to the industrial era’s achievements. Imagine if we could see this engine in action. Alas, it’s today on display at the AMTRAK station in White River Junction, Vermont. Its once powerful form is now […]
I Get All the News I Need From the Weather Report
This short essay was inspired by a Simon and Garfunkel song, and while I’m not keen on even posting much anymore, this needed to be said. Thanks to Thomas for reminding me of this line because it brought up some things that I’ve been meaning to write about. I Get All the News I Need […]
The Life and Times of a Rambling Soul
On October 2nd, 2022, I embarked on yet another of my well-intentioned writing projects. It was inspired by a 30-day challenge by a writer on Substack. In turn, these writer’s notebook entries were meant as content for that writer’s platform. Of course, like many of my projects, I often begin them with just a kernel […]
Understanding Employee Reward as an Art and Not As a Science
3 Key Takeaways from Daniel Hibbert’s Book ‘Thunder Cloud’ “Like a thunder cloud, reward can be dark and menacing but it is also good fun, endlessly fascinating and bright sunshine is never too far behind.” – Daniel Hibbert, Thunder Cloud Through his book, Thunder Cloud, UK business consultant Daniel Hibbert writes about his work in […]