The Great Division

The Great Division

As my fellow Hellenes gather around for the festivities, a great divide among family and friends reveals itself on tables all around the globe. The ones in favor of melomakarona and those in favor of kourambiedes. Two unshakeable faiths, each … Continue reading

Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth

Restrictions do something to your mind. They can convince you that you deserve to be in this underprivileged place in life. A little reminder that these beholden faces provide me with everything needed to think otherwise. Every second I dive … Continue reading

One Dance Left

One Dance Left

In case you were wondering glorious soul, I have one dance left. I didn’t receive the benediction of a singing voice but in my post-midnight melee, I just might try. One things for certain I will always have one dance … Continue reading

Neither I Nor The Poets

Neither I Nor The Poets

This sweet greeting on becoming aware was received with absolution in my heart. To all who want to know and understand the strength within you…   “Neither I nor the poets I love found the keys to the kingdom of … Continue reading

I Am Creating New

I Am Creating New

For some time now I’ve been pursuing clarity on what I would and would not accept in all my relationships. I bade adieu to my once accepting fawning and codependency relationship of my last couple of decades of my life … Continue reading

Don’t Speak of Infallibility

Don’t Speak of Infallibility

Can music spur change? It most certainly charges our emotions, for me “One Tree Hill” is by far the most emotionally charged song by U2. Perhaps it’s why it’s my most prized from the moment Bono’s vocals penetrated my heart…with … Continue reading

A Solitary Swallow

A Solitary Swallow

A solitary swallow and a costly Spring.It takes plenty of work for the sun to return.It takes the thousands of dead standing at the wheel.It takes the living to give their blood, as well. My God you Master Builder,you placed … Continue reading

A Little Saturation

A Little Saturation

While many strive to be A-listers in an inverted and dystopian realm, this Queen is emblematic of our existential potential. And after several sporadic rainstorms, a little saturation elevates her elegance to a scene stealer…nature nails it every time. And … Continue reading

The Fire Lit Within Me

The Fire Lit Within Me

is what allowed me to survive…it’s inextinguishable. I’ve been peeling a new layer of authentic resonance that intensifies exponentially daily. It hit me like a trance at first, but gradually it transformed into ecstasy allowing me to feel the magic … Continue reading

Crossing the Threshold

Crossing the Threshold

I see things glow. It’s happening now. Learn from Indian and African peoples…despite the attempts of dehumanization and extermination…never stop singing, dancing, lighting fires and rejoicing around the glow. Resist through delight and nature will never let you down for … Continue reading