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Author Archives: hermitsdoor
Dept. of Alternative Facts: Reputation
reputation: (n) the knowledge and esteem in which people hold someone Our local weekly paper ran an editorial in the January 6, 2021 edition, which questioned how sullied the reputation of evangelical Christian groups has become because of backing President … Continue reading
Dept. Alternative Facts: Epiphany
epiphany: (n) a sudden realization, discovery, or awareness usually of something divine, spiritual, or metaphysical Epiphany: (n) the feast day to celebrate the day on which the Magi found Jesus I will let the letter speak for itself. Cut to … Continue reading
Poem: What If
What if, when Gabriel called,Mary said, “No”; And, John baptizedwith water for repentance,but no baptismof the spiritfollowed; And, he lost his headafter Salome danced,to be forgottenas one more fanatic; And, no one washealed in body or spirit, andhad no need … Continue reading
Dept. of Alternative Facts: Injection
injection (n): something that is inserted into something else, such as a method of administering a vaccine with an injection; or, a method of distributing public funds to stimulate economic activity. Spoiler Alert, we will cut to the case: Tuesday, … Continue reading
Poem: Dad Had A Good Life
Born, as he was,in the depressionand the world at war,he grew up without,and learned to make do. Family, friends, neighborsmake communities,and were the focusof his life,as a backgroundof stability and security. He came of agein the era of Americanprosperity and aspiration. … Continue reading
Dept. of Alternative Facts: Or, And
or: (conjunction) the option of one of two possibilities and: (conjunction) the possibility of two, linked options I overheard a co-work and client talking about the pandemic the other day. We often banter about various topics while working. The client … Continue reading
From the Bookshelf: Myrtle and the Big Mistake, by Cynthia Reyes and Lauren Reyes-Grange
Wednesday, I took a vehicle to the dealership to get some service done. While waiting, I got to watch (only half way as I was reading too) two episodes of Law and Order on the lounge TV. I have never … Continue reading
From the Bookshelf: Farming While Black, Leah Penniman
Let’s start with a quiz to establish essential knowledge and philosophy for reading Mrs. Penniman’s “Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land” “Food Apartheid” is: a) a system of organizing one’s garden, pantry, and menu plans b) a system of … Continue reading
Dept. of Alternative Facts: Thanks Giving
thanks (n): an act or statement of gratitude giving (v): to offer an object to someone else This Thanksgiving season, I have been hearing al awful lot of grumbling. Those making such statements fall into two opposing groups. One grumbles … Continue reading
From the Bookshelf: 1919, Eve L. Ewing
For whatever alignment of the stars, with the Black Lives Maters protests after George Floyds’ death, I happened to read a cartoon by an African American cartoonist which dropped the phrase “Red Summer”. I did not know the reference. Then, … Continue reading
