C.G. Ayling's Blog, page 6
February 23, 2016
on Parental Authority
This post is a brief addition and clarification of “on Father-Figures“, so if you haven’t already read it please consider starting there. I don’t believe there has ever been any question of my parental authority with my children. Indeed I … Continue reading →
February 1, 2016
on Father-Figures
As we age how we treat our children, and how we want them to treat us changes. A lot. With our first two children, Tamryn and Dannielle, my primary concern was being their father. With our younger two, Gareth and … Continue reading →
January 28, 2016
on Little Things
A funny thing happened today. It made me feel very good, so naturally I want to share it with the world. One of the programmers at the company I work for is an oriental lady named Waverly Chang who hails … Continue reading →
January 13, 2016
on Farewells.
To say farewell to those we love is bittersweet, even when we anticipate seeing them again. We have all experienced such partings, most likely many many times. Perhaps at a rare family gathering, during which bonds of blood are renewed. … Continue reading →
January 2, 2016
on Depression
My firstborn suffered from depression, I suspect she still does. It has taken me many years to realize its most likely origin is not her mother, but me. ~ Depression ~ ~ My eyes I dry, I must not weep, … Continue reading →
December 31, 2015
on Social Media
Social Media had so much potential… it promised faster, easier, more robust, and vastly more interactive ways to communicate with friends and family. What happened? What happened to destroy its promise? What turned Social Media from social, to selling? When … Continue reading →
December 26, 2015
on Talent
This post is a well-deserved tribute to my sixteen year old daughter, Julia. The following is entirely her work, edited and formatted to the style I use for this blog. Talent: Natural aptitude, or skill? In art you are often … Continue reading →
December 23, 2015
on Boxes
I recently showed a spectacularly beautiful image my sixteen year old daughter Julia drew to a couple of my co-workers. I did so primarily because I believe beauty deserves to be shared. One person’s response to the picture appalled me. … Continue reading →
December 13, 2015
on Aged Beauty
Beauty cries out to be shared. It need not be polished, nor shiny, nor bright, nor new. Beauty is everywhere, if only we choose to see it. And yes, I believe the perception of beauty is something that improves with … Continue reading →
November 1, 2015
on What my writing Isn’t
Someone on Twitter was kind enough to send me a comment via DM about her reasons for deciding not to read my work. Essentially this post encapsulates her comment and my reply, which she entirely motivated. Beltamar’s War, and … Continue reading →
