The Dark – dark clouds dark thoughts dark days Our bastard needer, the ordinary, stupid and selfish Nut Tzing Jah, says, Partake with me in the eternal stupidity of Mankind and be transformed. Immerse yourself in ignorance and prejudice so that we will create the blank slate in readiness for the nothingness. Be stupid, mean, […]
14 years living along the Columbia River Gorge Fall 2011 I sit on the deck at Margie’s old rental house on Roosevelt for one of the last times for a while. I remove myself to Gloria James’ house in Carson where I will live far more comfortably than I do now. The ‘apartment’ is a […]
Weather whether Rain or sun or clouds or clearing
Snow teases I’m swept by the winds that bring squalls up the gorge. The intermittent showers of snow or rain or rain with snow provide uncertainty. The day progresses without merit. I feel under the weather. Perhaps the sunset will again show colors on the clouds as day dwindles to night. I can see across […]
Today’s weather report Wind chills the land as it sweeps clouds from the sky. But the emotional doldrums persist.
Sun chillin’ Sunlight good. Day cold.
Inching toward light I yearn so much for sunlight that I awake hours early, only to find dark and rain. Each winter seems darker and longer. I retreat into the hovel of my apartment and sleep long hours with the cats. Alcohol and cannabis anesthetize me. Without job duties, I pitter patter, looking through photos […]
Think of the placid pool of water on a calm day when enraptured in frenzy Just don’t sit down yet The (Not) Very Helpful Self-Help Book author Fluthipper Whartsandes offers pithy yet inane techniques for enduring life’s challenges. Though not a trained or even educated Buddhist, Fluthipper plays one in his imagination. Please humor him. […]
Time was … Skamania County Whatnews.Ink posts these photos of historic buildings – some gone, some remain – to pique the interest of subscribers. Can you name each building? Do you know any stories about the structures? Thanks for participating.