In Gold We Trust
“Money, money, money – must be funny in a rich man’s world.” So go the words to an old Abba song. However, is there really anything funny about the role that money plays in the lives of people today? Stocks,…
The Manuscript
Being an editor of a small publishing house in the 28th century has its challenges. Most days it’s a mundane existence. Same old dribble, plot, characters – time in, time out. Ours, one of the few establishments still producing paper-based…
I’m Afraid Not
A child stands looking down a dark hallway – his lip quivering, his foot lifted hesitantly towards the blackness. The floor boards suddenly creak under his tiny feet and his heart begins to race wildly. Every sound is amplified a…
Y2Krazy
According to historians, when a solar eclipse engulfed the land in darkness, the natives in their primal ignorance would conclude that the world was about to end. Well, with the year 2000 just over the horizon, it seems that the…
Darkness of the Light
A short time ago, in a theatre not so far away, I witnessed the next installment in the Star Wars saga. As usual the film replete with unusual creatures, planets, sounds, ships and alien languages passed by quickly. New sets,…
Supreme Mistake
The origin or genesis of a thing seems to hold supreme importance. Original paintings, for instance, fetch ludicrously high prices at auctions. Many people expend themselves while searching for family roots or history. Countless hours are invested in debates and…
Get Connected!
What was once a spider’s trap has now become a concern of worldwide proportions. Due to the amazing potential for profit on the Web and the continuing proliferation of technology into the home, a daily concern seems to be, “Are…
What’s Up Doc?
Saint Nick has barely parked his sleigh in his VISA-sponsored garage and already the chocolate eggs line the convenience shop counters on every corner. The Easter season is upon us again filled with its usual mix of tradition and ritual.…
A Call to Arms
“Roger that, scout leader, looks like we’re clear”, his voice crackled over the radio. “OK Frank, let’s go in – last run.” “Lots of fireworks flyin’ around up here”, retorted the squadron leader. “Looks like the fourth of July.” “Yeah,…
A Change of Heart
Few things shock a nation as much as the silencing of young lives before their time. The recent tragedy in Littleton, CO. sparks yet another round of frantic discussions and investigations. Lots of questions, no answers. Psychoanalysts will be questioned,…