A Not Especially Original Poem About October Rain
~ by Lawrence Hall This morning I had planned to clear and burn more of that summer-fallen live-oak tree; that giver of firewood against the winter cold (I have more warmth than I will need…
Month: November 2019
Personal Reflection on Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him)
As someone who is a descendant of Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him), the pain somewhat hits home. Although the tragedy of Karbala occurred fourteen-hundred years ago, the months of Muharram and Safar are a…
A Note of Dissent
~ by Charles A. Coulombe I must admit that I often dreamof the glimmering light of the Old Regime.In my secret garden growsThe Lily and the fair White Rose.Over all, the mournful cryOf the Double-Eagle…
Shadow of the Cross: A Movie Review of Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ, directed by Martin Scorsese, and based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, is one of the most controversial religious films ever made. There is no way of covering all of…
The Dignity in a Genuflection
~ by Lawrence Hall Sunflowers do not bend toward the Sun; they genuflectWhich is exactly right for morning prayersThey have waited in place throughout the nightFor His morning and, true enough, He comes (more…)
God is Greater
Kashif gazed out over the wind-sifted sands, making out the hazy silhouette of the city against the glowing red of the sunset sky. He felt both exhausted and stimulated, too tired to keep his eyes…
Black Swan: An Analysis of Odile in “Swan Lake”
In the fictional realm of Swan Lake – a well-known and beloved ballet composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – lurks an evil presence. Despite the fact the main heroine, Odette, takes the form of a…
Slip in Time – Chapter 17
~ by Chris S. (alias WerewolfKing350) The next few weeks brought several awkward meetings with Headmaster Dumbledore. These involved lots of planning and preparing for the next full moon. There were a lot of little…
The Best Robe: A Star Trek Story – Chapter 17
~ by Laura Cynthia Chambers Todar blinked several times, trying to clear his vision. He lifted his head, his dazed expression changing to one of grim triumph. “He is no longer with us, then?” the…
A Marriage of Necessity: A Game of Thrones Story – Chapter 2
November 6, 299 The morning found Sansa at the tea garden, sitting on the stone wall and staring out at the sea. It was hazy this time of day, the clouds kissing the waves and…