Brent Thomas's Blog, page 15
July 1, 2019
A LotR Haiku
Take this magic ring. Through it in the Mount Doom fires. But then pay the price.
June 30, 2019
New Adventures!
With today the summer camp season official starts for me. I spent about three hours on a train heading into the mountains of Japan to help prep a little camp at our usual lodge. I was lucky enough to ride up with some old friends and make a new one. Of course m, I already … More New Adventures!
June 29, 2019
An Arthurian Haiku
Look, I got this sword from some lady in a lake and now I’m the king.
June 28, 2019
A Lover’s Haiku
I want alone time. But only if you agree to spend it with me.
June 26, 2019
Even in Japan…
I tend to avoid posting along the same themes two days in a row. And with yesterday’s piece also being a critique on modern Japan, I really did not intend to do so again today. But sometimes life has different plans and yesterday provided an incident that I need to release through the written word. … More Even in Japan…
June 25, 2019
Priority in Japan
I feel like I’ve talked about this before. I’m almost sure I have. But it is such an ordinary aspect of daily life. So, here we go. One of the aspects about my life in Japan that I value, is that I can maneuver the city without needing a car. Sure, I’ve been lucky in … More Priority in Japan
Tarot Tuesday: Intro
For the past few years I have been on and off dabbling with tarot cards. Not enough where I can call myself an expert or anything g, but enough so that I can manage my way through a reading or two. Hopefully without having to double check too much. Still, I like the cards. I … More Tarot Tuesday: Intro
June 24, 2019
Impending Headache
I can feel it there, ready to pounce. I’ve stretched, hydrated, and wished. Hopefully one will work. It’s also almost bedtime and the words are slow in coming. Tomorrow will be for substance.
June 23, 2019
Rainy Day Thoughts
Today’s weather was just oppressive enough to keep myself and my two little ones inside most of the day. I’m starting to get a little cabin fever, now that the day is almost over. Of course, I’m also sleepy enough where I might as well just read a book and try and call it a … More Rainy Day Thoughts
June 22, 2019
A Birthday Haiku
Blow out the candle Doesn’t have quite the same ring. Pessimism hurts.
