To preface this post, I have to explain a little bit of my special working system. In order to focus, whether on work, cleaning, or writing, I have to use a number system. I give different projects or tasks a number between one and ten; I have ten slips of paper with a number on … Continue reading Corporate Cleromancy
Author: oliveswan
Praise of Nations
The Olympic opening ceremony is a global pep rally for the Olympic Games. After the host nation shows off their creative display of patriotism, it’s time for what many think is the best part. The Parade of Nations. What a spectacle! From the pale blonds of Austria to the tall, black of Zimbabwe. Long-legged sprinters. … Continue reading Praise of Nations
Sauron and Satan
Although I have been transparent to my blog readers that I don’t have a favorite movie, I do have movies that I greatly enjoy watching. Like Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings story. If you haven’t seen it, shame on you! Go watch it and then come back and read this. (Spoiler Alert: good guys win). … Continue reading Sauron and Satan
“Getting to know all about you.” PT 2
Hey, do you want to know my favorite movie? Yeah, me too. I don't have just one favorite movie. Same with songs. People that say "Oh my favorite song is..." I just don't get. It depends on my mood, on what I'm doing, on how the day's been. I also don't have a favorite … Continue reading “Getting to know all about you.” PT 2
“Getting to know you…” PT 1
"I didn't know you played the violin." I'm not sure why this statement, said to me by acquaintances, is usually uttered in a surprised tone of voice. They could say, "You play the violin?" No. It's usually, "I didn't know you played the violin!" Well no, I didn't tell you. The subject never came up … Continue reading “Getting to know you…” PT 1
Everything old is new again
Ecclesiastes 1:9 "What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun." Once again, the Bible is cuttingly relevant. It's election season again and Jesus is front and center as a political idol. On Flickr, a Blood for Oil poster … Continue reading Everything old is new again
Breakfast of Champions
They called her Wheaties. When she served in volleyball, the ball would rocket past the opponents' court. Her volleyball coaches told her, "Control the power!" When she played tennis, she would fire the bright yellow sphere onto the asphalt behind the white line that marked "in." "Placement over power!" the tennis teacher would say with … Continue reading Breakfast of Champions
Fruit from the Olive Tree 