Tag: FOWC
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Romantic Candelabra & Agony 58
The artist’s work, particularly the “Isle of the Dead,” represents themes of death, mortality, symbolism, and allegory. “Isle of Life,” in contrast, depicts joy and tranquility but hints at dark spiritual forces. Both paintings convey the artist’s contemplation of life and death, reflecting his personal experiences and influences from mythology and the occult.
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Contempt and the Forbidden Flowers
Musings about the law and respect thereof
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Urban Frolic Exiled to the Cloud
Urban frolic is now a thing of the past. For years I used to do shift work, and as I worked in the city, this gave me many opportunities for meetings in pubs with colleagues and friends. Those were keys to my social life. Later I extended this to keep in touch, with the same…
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Rough Road to Seductive Knowledge 17
The journey to knowledge and experience is rough, marked by trials, errors, and maturity. Along the way, he learned from books, friends, and personal encounters, becoming a full linguist and spiritual seeker. The grey interval between elation and doubt shaped his ideals, ultimately leading him to aspire to a monastic existence and cherish the sweetness…
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A Realistic & Devastating Take 17
The most significant invention in the author’s lifetime is the atomic bomb. They express concern about the shift in attitudes towards nuclear war and the potential for catastrophic consequences. The author questions whether the digital age has led to a rise in foolish decision-making among leaders and highlights the ongoing danger posed by nuclear weapons.
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Chance: An odd question 24
“You don’t leave things to chance”, she said, “besides, you don’t, we don’t, need more than we have already.” “It’s worse than that,” he replied sternly, “this is a disaster I would not want us to suffer. What happens next is well known: harassment from all sides, unhealthy attention, blackmail, breakup of families, parasites onslaught,…
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An odd question
“You don’t leave things to chance”, she said, “besides, you don’t, we don’t, need more than we have already.” “It’s worse than that,” he replied sternly, “this is a disaster I would not want us to suffer. What happens next is well known: harassment from all sides, unhealthy attention, blackmail, breakup of families, parasites onslaught,…
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Turmoil
Uprisings in the vegetal kingdom are rare. Yet, today, I sense serious trouble. Even the cacti, generally quiet and happy, in virtual somnolence, look rebellious. The amaryllis, still in her winter mummified state, wears an unpleasant rictus. What is it? Pollution, or unusual vibrations from the new coffee machine? Did I upset them? Inspired by:…
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Models too Perfect for Comfort 19
The photographer faced a surprising twist when his usual model sent an android as her replacement. Although initially impressed by the android’s flawless appearance, he soon realized the lack of imperfection made her unsettling. Only after the shoot did he discover the truth, leaving him bewildered by the experience and pondering the implications of working…
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Deputy
“I know, you enjoy my services, and, in truth, it is exceptional for me to be, momentarily, unable to take this on board”, she smiled the most ravishing smile, “However, I have now a charming deputy, who, I am sure will meet your requirements.” I was a little unsure as, in this business, the customers…
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The Wild Garden in Winter 16
It’s not far, it’s there, we just have to open the bay window, and we are in. In winter it is very special, and secret. Many people live there, some we know well, others we only hear the gossips about, little gremlins, small creatures of the night, or big ones, who knows. We have visited,…
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The wild garden
It’s not far, it’s there, we just have to open the bay window, and we are in. In winter it is very special, and secret. Many people live there, some we know well, others we only hear the gossips about, little gremlins, small creatures of the night, or big ones, who knows. We have visited,…
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