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To Start Over

I lost my grip on something my heart and my soul worked decades to create. The former Me is distraught, discordant perhaps, definitely despondent. I see only an abandoned room. I have to start all over. The Me I am … Continue reading

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The Existence You Desire

Pick one thing or event or situation in your life that eats away your time and your soul, something that exists despite your most determined efforts to rid yourself of it, something that which exists because you, against your own … Continue reading

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Still

Today’s poem-esque indulgence… ———————- Would you still create your art if the praising voices went silent? Would you still stoke the creative fires to forge new works if your current works weren’t being noticed? Would you still reach for your … Continue reading

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Discoveration

I made a life changing discovery today. My writing sucks. Compared to where it was a year ago. That was the discovery. I’m dedicating my efforts so I can say the same thing about my writing this time, next year.

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Steve’s Sonic 12-Pack – Iron Maiden

Yeah, I know it’s been four months since I’ve posted a Sonic 12-Pack. It’s not that I lost interest in the series. Actually, I’ve been piecing together multiple lists. But, as it seems way too often, I became pre-occupied with … Continue reading

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Steve’s Sonic 12-Pack – Rush

One thing I noticed was that Rush had a curious influence on those who listen to and like their music. I know people who praise Rush as the greatest band in the world, regardless of how their style changed. There … Continue reading

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Steve’s Sonic 12-Pack – Van Halen

Round three! —————————— My brothers and I were visiting family one afternoon. One of my older cousins, Paul Robert, was graciously showing me his album collection. My eyes happen to catch a band name I never heard before, Van Halen. … Continue reading

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Steve’s Sonic 12-Pack – Kansas

I give Kansas (and, in particular, their “Point of Know Return” album) credit for inspiring me to ascend from ‘casual listener’ to ‘active participant’ in the music world. I was bummed because, not only could I not afford a Hammond … Continue reading

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Steve’s Sonic 12-Pack – Clutch

Welcome to the debut of Steve’s Sonic 12-Pack! I’m one of those who likes to share music I find entertaining and/or fascinating. In this series, I will periodically post my 12 favorite songs from a particular band I like. Some … Continue reading

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Flowenth

Just short of getting on my own case about not cranking out much in the way of word count lately, I paused to check up on what I’ve been doing instead. Figuring I’d recall myself watching too many movies or … Continue reading

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