James Pyles's Blog, page 120
September 29, 2018
The Partner
Samantha Gill was a terrific fan of the movie “The Martian” and was working out joules to newtons conversions in her head (which, admittedly, wasn’t difficult) as she stood at the iron grille waiting to be let in. She heard the mechanical click of the bolt being remotely pulled back, and watched the gate automatically swing […]
The River’s Secrets
The wine is transported from the valley to Porto in tanker trucks these days, but Rodrigo still made his way down the Duoro on his father’s Rabelo boat loaded with barrels. Now that the tourists were gone, he felt a sense of peace. It was a quiet morning on the water. He lit a cigar, […]
September 28, 2018
On the Brink of the Second Civil War
Disclaimer/Trigger Warning: Sorry for another political rant, but I’m so astonished at the total farce of the Kavanaugh hearings and what all this means for America going forward. Judiciary Committee To Vote On Kavanaugh Friday, With Eyes On Undecided Jeff Flake. Wait! What? I totally didn’t see this one coming. As far as I could […]
September 27, 2018
The Last Hrtedyp
There were tears in seventeen-year-old Latoya Kelly’s eyes as she hiked toward the small waterfall and realized this would be her last Hrtedyp. It was always held on the first full day after the Fall Equinox, precisely at 4:33 p.m. She had only been five when she had her first Hrtedyp, and that had been […]
Quoting: Formulas for Happiness
A master of happiness will appreciate what he or she has while they have them and the moment any specific thing is gone or lost, the focus will be on other things to appreciate and be grateful for. At times, this could be gratitude for the memories that remain. Material and physical objects are temporary, […]
September 26, 2018
Kavanaugh Being Confirmed to SCOTUS or a Snowball in Hell: Which Has Better Odds?
I put the following in a comment on my original Kavanaugh post, but things are heating up and I decided I wanted to write a full essay. Here’s the comment: Apparently, a new Cavanaugh accuser has come forward, but her allegations are disturbing for a number of reasons: In an explosive statement released by (her […]
Time’s Answer
Fifteen-year-old Olivia Caie shook her scarlet mane in frustration. Broden and Nicol had never shown up, tricking her into building the Magika alone. It was sunset on All Hallows Eve. She’d never make it home in time. Had the haunts already arrived or was it only an owl’s call? “Wait. The Magika can protect me, […]
The Automannequin
Max Hawkins staggered into the lobby of the building before dawn, and he couldn’t remember where he’d been all night. “Anybody here?” He was alone. The wreath near the window reminded him of Christmas. He poured himself a cup from the carafe, remembering he took coffee black. “We’re glad your back, Max.” He jumped, spilling […]
Quoting: Picture Success
We were put into this world to accomplish. Each of us has a unique mission. There are many different forms of personal achievement, just as there are different people on our planet. Make it a regular habit to imagine yourself accomplishing what you wish to accomplish. This will motivate yourself to accomplish more. As you […]
September 25, 2018
Quoting: Trust Can Lower Your Anxiety
“Bitochon” is the awareness that the Creator is running the world and all that happens is for your ultimate benefit. The more bitochon you have, the less anxiety you will experience. When you have an internalized awareness that all that He does is for your good, you will find yourself experiencing greater degrees of inner […]
