Author Archives: randomyriad

Century #3: Clouds

Posted on February 2, 2011 by randomyriad

August 4, 1991  the short war was over. Derek came to the city. The city was clicking and buzzing with raw, nervy energy. Even though he was no good at playing the games that lead to advancement, his skill with … Continue reading →

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Century #2: A Season of Disaster

Posted on February 1, 2011 by randomyriad

A Venture August 4, 1898 It was a year of dire hardship in the parish of Saint Tammany. A deadly hurricane was followed by 6 months of drought followed by a tropical storm that spawned a tornado that leveled the … Continue reading →

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Century #1: A Small Town in Texas

Posted on January 31, 2011 by randomyriad

A Big Wind Through a Small Town September 8, 1900 Ezra sat in the small cell listening to the fearful mutterings in the adjacent cell.  As gusts of wind struck the wood and brick building, low groans and creaks emanated … Continue reading →

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Inspirations

Posted on January 30, 2011 by randomyriad

I breathe in living particles through tubes into smaller tubes connecting to my heart.   I create future fields in bloom rings of color radiate surrounding small pools of spring rain.   I travel the passage leading to a room … Continue reading →

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Abstraction II:The Eloquence of Silence and Unimportant Details

Posted on January 29, 2011 by randomyriad

“It is completely unimportant. That is why it is so interesting.”– Agatha Christie Miró‘s Search for Mute Music Miró refused to comment, despite the heated debate that was going on. Max Ernst grabbed a coil of rope, while others pinioned … Continue reading →

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