Captian's Log Re: The Four Noble Truths 17 Oct 201917 Oct 2019 Explanation: The first Noble Truth expresses Dukkha, the unfulfilling nature of existence. It is then postulated that Dukkha arises out of thirst: The desire for sensual pleasures, the desire for…
Captian's Log Haiku: Dark Skies 16 Oct 2019 I hear the rain fall, war drums calling in the night. Awake, I’m breathless. Something in my soul resounds with this blackened storm, my spirit longing. Heaven kisses earth; tenderly…
Captian's Log Christian Response to Buddhism 15 Oct 2019 Excerpts from a paper on Buddhism: Logical problems with Buddhism: One challenging aspect for this outsider to comprehend regarding Buddhist belief is the seemingly contrary principles of compassion and stoicism.…
Captian's Log Programing: Back&Forth 14 Oct 2019 A slightly better programed game then I've published before. A Game: Back&Forth Connected: Back and Forth
Captian's Log Science Fiction | Rough Draft: Dying Sun 13 Oct 2019 The dying sun hung on the horizon, trapped in the perpetual twilight of this wasting planet. Over many lifetimes it would eventually set, and these lands would be cast into…
Captian's Log Charon 12 Oct 2019 The restless souls waited on the dark shores, the approaching sound of Charon’s oar drawing them forth. The dead gathered on the stygian bank, voiceless in their longing. The shadows…
Captian's Log Drabble: The Desert 11 Oct 2019 A shadow passes overhead, and soon is joined by others. Circling, the vultures gather ‘round me in this dried desert. I don’t bother looking up; the miserable cretins may follow…
Captian's Log Poem: Nothing 10 Oct 2019 I’ve no heart I’ve no soul I’ve no mind Sing a song Shout for joy I’ve no ear Play the game win or lose I’ve no part Give me good…
Captian's Log Poem: My “Liberal” Friend 9 Oct 2019 Am I a broken toy to be ignored? Are you a priest, or king, or judge to moralize, send me to Coventry? Backs turned, silent. I say hello, but you’re…