Category Archives: conversations

Century 12: Summer Sunday

Posted on September 1, 2011 by randomyriad

From the journal of Martin Way: August 25, 1935 I noticed that Viola laughs a lot and had me and the boys laughing too. I was giving the boys an impromptu reading lesson, writing letters on a piece of paper … Continue reading →

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Century #11: Time, Despair, and a Summer Storm

Posted on August 30, 2011 by randomyriad

From the Journal of Martin Way August 20, 1935 Does time exist? I can’t remember which one, but one of the Greek philosophers said he was not sure. Here outside my little shack at sunset. I know time is different … Continue reading →

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Century #10: Mistakes

Posted on August 29, 2011 by randomyriad

From the journal of Lita Hopkins London, England July 8, 1928 My journal is so small I fill the pages rapidly, but I can write anywhere. It is inconspicuous and goes unnoticed even at my usual table at Vincent’s this … Continue reading →

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Century #9: Expectations

Posted on August 28, 2011 by randomyriad

From the journal of Martin Way August 18, 1935 Until recently I expected more from people than they could give and still keep themselves whole. What happened with Estelle is a good example. I wanted her to be interested in … Continue reading →

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Little Murders: A Movie Review Brought to You By the Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted on August 13, 2011 by randomyriad

As I was writing my thoughts on the death of Osama bin Laden, I remembered a quote from a movie I saw when I was a teenager that I usually recall when people start talking about good guys and bad … Continue reading →

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