Author Archives: randomyriad

More About Stories

Posted on February 14, 2011 by randomyriad

The problem with stories is they can be powerful whether they are true or not. Unfortunately there are many untrue and manipulative stories coming out in the commentaries made by certain pundits about the dangers of democracy in Middle East and Northern … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About “The Last King of Scotland”

Posted on February 13, 2011 by randomyriad

I A Great Performance Last night I watched “The Last King of Scotland“. It was a well made and fascinating movie that made me think and dream about it. First of all, Forrest Whitaker‘s portrayal of Idi Amin is so … Continue reading →

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Heaven and Hell

Posted on February 13, 2011 by randomyriad

“Can I help you, gentleman,” the small intense woman asked as she stepped behind the counter of the sandwich shop. Now she had many metal containers of sandwich fixings, a clear spit guard and about 3 feet separating her and … Continue reading →

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A Spam Poem Arrived Today

Posted on February 11, 2011 by randomyriad

Smile, Run conversation vision in us  aid paper left until live wish tend arm equal spread pub goal scene application  cover, recover independent front in any ticket commercial impose reference, climb desire  next final usual master god general night research … Continue reading →

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Some Sunny Day Thoughts

Posted on February 10, 2011 by randomyriad

I am writing this in the staff break room on my lunch break. This is the first post I have done from work. After I am done with this I will take a walk. The day is fine and crisp and blue … Continue reading →

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