I used to be afraid of the dark. The pitch black in the dead of night used to terrify the bejesus out of me. When my pop closed the bedroom door and said goodnight, I was too afraid to close … Read More
Sins of the Father
They say that children are but a mere reflection of their parents. Shaped by the very genes that created them, and twisted and morphed by their relationships and experiences. Most use their nurture and love to create a bright and … Read More
Yahweh’s Slave
A long time ago a civilization was built on the backs of its slaves. The Egyptians owned a large number of Israelites and put them to work to build pyramids, which were the Egyptians’ temples. One day the Pharaoh Ramses’ … Read More
Sleeping Bear
“I once had a friend a long time ago. Her name was Jessie.” “Jessie was a high spirited young girl with the greatest outlook on life. We weren’t very old at the time. Maybe eleven or twelve.” “Jessie came to … Read More
Russian Roulette
Carpe diem, it is the human race’s battle cry of success because in order to elevate one’s self you must seize the day. But, that very phrase is a double-edged sword. For some it is their very nature to … Read More
Blood Feast
How appropriate to be facing you in a place called the Slaughterhouse. Back in my younger days, in the days leading up to a feast, we would fatten up a prized boar. Feed it as much as we could, to … Read More
Yes, Daddy.
A father gives his son a set of chores, dangling some sort of allowance in front of him in return. The son smiles with a nod, respecting the wishes of the one making the demands. “Yes, daddy.” Dusting off the … Read More
Rabbit Season
“Once when I was young, my dad took me with him on one of his hunting trips while my mom was out on a business meeting.” “He took me to a place in San Diego to hunt for small game, … Read More