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the beginning of something?

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an afternoon in theosophical court

BAILIFFAll rise, the hermenutic justice, Magistrate of Huxley presiding. MAGISTRATEGood afternoon, all. Today we are gathered to address the question of whether god is dead, or simply absent. The court will now hear arguments from both sides, starting with the defense. Counselor, the floor is yours. DEFENSE COUNSELYour honor, the basis of the defense’s argumentsContinue reading “an afternoon in theosophical court”

Horror-scopes for the spookiest month of the year!

Good news everyone! The Mystic Ivan has broken his long silence to once again grace us with his foresight. These predictions come via telegraph from the Shady Oaks retirement village in Ft. Meyers, Florida along with the following message, which Ivan insisted be included in the heading. /millibeep Dearest readers, before revealing this month’s horoscope,Continue reading “Horror-scopes for the spookiest month of the year!”

a tale of clown, revenge, and patience

Many years ago, when I was an intern at an accelerator facility, the other interns and I all lived in a campus residence that was a bit like a dormitory, only with a higher average age. One evening, as all the interns were gathered in the common area after dinner and were drinking studiously discussingContinue reading “a tale of clown, revenge, and patience”

Vincent, chapter 2

chapter 2. It was midday on the shores of Lake Victoria, and a group of chickens on a nearby farm were lazily browsing in the dirt and lounging in the shade of the brush. Suddenly, and with an alertness that would be alarming to anyone watching, one chicken perked up and stared at the northwesternContinue reading “Vincent, chapter 2”