Monthly Archives: October 2009

Luck and Leaving Las Vegas

Posted on October 24, 2009 by John R. Durant

An unforgiving city granted an act of mercy, sending me off into the sky— lonely little Moses in a cradle of steel floating on a river of air. Solitude gives rise to a peculiar reverence. The memory of a loved … Continue reading →

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Just Nobodies or Compassionate People?

Posted on October 12, 2009 by John R. Durant

I was once at a store with my boys, and they were rolling in on their Heely shoes. As we passed the fellow at the door who verifies whether one has a membership card he loudly barked, "Hey! You guys … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Write (not type!)

Posted on October 11, 2009 by John R. Durant

I was reading some of the latest entries from Billy Corgan’s thought provoking site. In a 3-part segment he explores the feelings of a young man writing a love letter. He adds this aside, "Yes, people in remote parts of … Continue reading →

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Horizon

Posted on October 7, 2009 by John R. Durant

I played the guitar for hours this past weekend, and along the way, I wrote another simple song. I hope you like it. It’s called, Horizon I’m a little beam of light But I can’t find the sun I keep … Continue reading →

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