Category Archives: Questions and riddles

Monkey King File Folder

Posted on October 22, 2008 by randomyriad

I was having a talk with my friend Zachary. He’s 5 years old. We were talking about tails and how it would be cool to have a tail so you could hang in a tree and eat a snack. It … Continue reading →

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A Walk with the Dog

Posted on March 25, 2008 by randomyriad

We reach the top of the little hill through the muddy forest suddenly noticing the heron still, silhouetted by the green-brown pool reflecting the sun the “croaaak” of a frog echoes. At my intake of breath shadow wings spread pushing … Continue reading →

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Two Random Quotes: A Question and An Observation, and Arthur C. Clark: the rest is silence.

Posted on March 19, 2008 by randomyriad

“Why is it that people who cannot show feeling presume that that is a strength and not a weakness?” May Sarton “Concepts create idols; only wonder comprehends anything. People kill one another over idols. Wonder makes us fall down on … Continue reading →

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Look for the Light, Listen for the Song

Posted on March 17, 2008 by randomyriad

Here is something to try in the world as you go through it. If a person annoys you or seems out of sorts, think this, “You have a light. You have a song.” And ask yourself, “Can I help them … Continue reading →

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Self Experiment #8?

Posted on March 6, 2008 by randomyriad

As I have not numbered all of them I am guessing, but I think this is number 8. Anyway here it is: I will go into the world today with the attitude that I am the only unenlightened person on … Continue reading →

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