Across the Pond

Fortunately, I was wise enough to pick an aisle seat. The law of absurd occurrences kicked in when I booked my flight; I picked an aisle seat in the middle row. So, of course, the other three men planted to my right were all slightly bigger than I am (and I'm no menehune at 6'3" … Continue reading Across the Pond

Travel Log: I Found My Camera

Flying to Italy later today. Got a couple of classes to teach. This is, effectively, the same trip I did last year…but during that trip something wonderful happened. During that trip last May, I found my camera again. A seriously unfortunate confluence of events began a cosmic convergence beginning in 2003 that became a ten-year … Continue reading Travel Log: I Found My Camera

Poetry Night

Endure the Rest Nathanael Miller, 21 Jan. 2017 How do I control what I can, Adapt to what I can’t, And somehow endure the rest? _________________________ When Irish Eyes Are Smiling -for a friend- Nathanael Miller, 20 Jan. 2017 When Irish eyes are smiling The fields are green and lush. When Irish eyes are smiling … Continue reading Poetry Night

The Chairs Remain Empty

Nathanael Miller, 16 Jan. 2017 The chairs remain empty, Long into the night. I have a candle burning on the table, I have some wine in the kitchen And conversation ready to explore. The house is warm in the winter dark, The fire is lit and blankets are at hand To cover a … Continue reading The Chairs Remain Empty

Defending the Electoral College

This blog is not dead; merely on hiatus as my life took a rather remarkable left turn into chaos, excitement, and surprising new opportunities. I’m back. My blog says I’ll wade into the controversial, so here it is. I’ve closely watched this attack on the Electoral College because Trump won 3 million less popular votes … Continue reading Defending the Electoral College

A Muddy Problem

A Muddy Problem This is short, unsweet, and to the point. Adobe Creative Cloud has been having a LOT of trouble lately. For me, this means Photoshop will not open (the “crash” notice I included here is all I get). Some others on the Adobe forum to whom I’ve talked cannot get ANY of Creative … Continue reading A Muddy Problem

Drunk Poetry

Nathanael Miller, 23 Oct. 2016 Twiddle dee dee and fiddle hee hee Who doesn’t love some drunk poetry? Nonsensical words are all for the birds As the wine in my head says hyflurosted! I make up some sounds that frytittle astound An offer a pound for some piddle aground! I’ll go to the … Continue reading Drunk Poetry

A Traditional Place

I have had great cause to ponder “tradition” lately. I serve in one of the most tradition-conscious branches of the Armed Forces. We are in a presidential election year with its attendant political traditions. It is autumn, meaning a traditional American holiday season is about to kick off with Halloween. And, finally, in what has … Continue reading A Traditional Place

Poetry Night – The Art of the Scribble Comes Alive

Friday last (Oct. 7) I attended my first-ever poetry night. The event was hosted by “Poetry, Pose, and Pizza” and certainly lived up to its name. The pizza was delicious! Poetry, Prose, and Pizza is a syndicated event in the Tidewater area providing an open mic for those wishing to explore their experiences through the … Continue reading Poetry Night – The Art of the Scribble Comes Alive

Moments of Transition

Moments of Transition: Moments of Revelation Moments of Revelation come in the most unexpected places to those who are watching, including “Coca-Cola” vending machines. Commercial chrome can sometimes reflect the future far better than any mystical practitioner’s Tarot card set. A character born of a great writer’s mind once said, “All of life can be … Continue reading Moments of Transition