Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire, metalworking, blacksmiths, and the forge. In Greek mythology,...
Climate and energy fantasy and tyranny
Models, myths and misinformation on climate drive models, myths and misinformation on energy
The Journey of The Magi – A modern Christmas Tale
A cold coming we had of it,
Just the worst time of the year
For a journey, and such a long journey:
The ways deep and the weather sharp …
Furry Bear
If I were a bear, And a big bear too, I shouldn’t much care If it froze or snew;
A Rose has thorns as well as honey
A rose has thorns as well as honey, I’ll not have her for love or money; ….
Peban And Seegwun – A Chippiwa Allegory
“I blow my breath,” said the old man, “and the streams stand still. The water becomes stiff and hard as clear stone.”
“I breathe” said the young man, “and flowers spring up, all over the plains.”

Drugs and Death. The opioid crisis.
1 in Every 39 Americans Will Die of a Drug Overdose at Current Rate Overview Despite the passage of state and federal laws that were supposed to reduce fatal drug overdoses, the annual U.S. drug overdose death...
To the Miscodeed
To the Miscodeed Sweet pink of northern wood and glen, E’er first to greet the eyes of men In early spring,—a tender flower Whilst still the wintry wind hath power. How welcome, in the sunny glade, Or hazel copse, thy pretty head Oft peeping out whilst still the snow,...

Zalman Yanovsky
Zalman Yanovsky (also known as Zally) was a Canadian musician and founding member of the influential folk rock group, The Lovin’ Spoonful,

Old Age
In me is a little painted square
Bordered by old shops, with gaudy awnings.

The Palace Burner
Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt A picture in a newspaper She has been burning palaces. “To see The sparks look pretty in the wind?” Well, yes— And something more. But women brave as she Leave much for...