Stolen

It is much like having a thief chase you down the street, knowing that eventually you'll run out of road and have to face something inevitable. But in the haste of running, we so often overlook the tiny alleys we could have dodged into, thus saving us that fate. We would have noticed them, had we taken little more than 2 seconds worth of time to be logical, rational, unemotional.

But we don't do we?

And so we keep running, down the street, on and on, until he catches up with us. And then he robs us of many things that we hold dear, taking as he will. After all, anger is a relentless pursuer, one that will not give up until he has had his fill; and he is certainly one who knows how to get it.

Hate is a strong word.

I hate fallouts.

Saline Solution

A man's life often starts out with learning. He learns as he grows, about life, and the many things in it, then sets out into the world seeking to learn more, and gain more knowledge. After spending the better half of his early life, he finally gains enough knowledge to realize that he knows nothing.

How ironic.

It's like trying to drain the ocean of its water by drinking it one cup at the time, over and over and over, eventually leading you into salt induced brain damage.

Knowledge is priceless,
Ignorance is bliss.
But ignorance,
Is no excuse.

Share your cup of seawater with someone, today.

;-)

My Little Siege Engine, Breaking Into Your Castle

It is such an amazing feeling when someone stares at you in pure astonishment, followed by shock, then breaks into disbelieving laughter, or screams, or the best: a stunned silence. It's even better because you know that you caused it

For me, that is the highlight of doing magic.

I've been practicing a few of my favorite routines, refining them, and testing them. The sheer impact you cause on people is priceless!

I was walking around the church area the other day, and approached a random group of mingling college students. I introduced myself and did one effect. Just one.

It left them reeling, almost literally.

After all the tension was released, cards tucked safely away in my back pocket, they instantly struck up a conversation. Barriers were down, they were relaxed and at ease.

Barely five minutes before, I had not met them.

Yeah sure, their reactions were priceless, but only after walking away did I realize that the reactions they gave me were only one minor thing. The way they had opened up to me later, was priceless-er! No matter what age, what gender, what race; magic broke down the barriers of prejudice. Barriers which I might not have been able circumvent for anything else in the world.

Never again will I underestimate the power of magic.

Trickery

The world invites deception

Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Thank you Lord,
For this parking lot,
That we have got,
Upon this spot.