Tag Archives: ego

Mixed Motives

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

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If it weren’t for mixed motives I’d have no motives at all. I’m an idealist. I want (earnest cliche alert) to make the world a better place. But I’m also a hopeless egoist, and no matter…

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Politicians

Posted on November 8, 2016 by

Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. The best we can hope for is that the ones we choose have equally strong consciences. When none do, we all pay the price. Please pray for our land and its people.

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The Wishing Map 36

Posted on October 26, 2016 by

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Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Nine: The Ties That Un-bind (Continued) Previously: Delaying her search for her brother, Gina traveled with the millboy B’frona and…

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Ego or Sex?

Posted on June 4, 2016 by

Which is more powerful, ego or sex? According to a 2014 survey, only 50% of men over age 70 are still sexually active. But, when asked, 100% of them say they are. Question answered.

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Self-Delusion

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

“Love is the ultimate antidote for self-delusion.” ~from The Wishing Map, Episode 127

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The Wishing Map 127

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty-Four: The Long Night (continued) Previously: Gina’s Questing Beast assumed a form she could not kill: that of herself. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ “Let go of her, you freak!” Zack shouted. “You can’t have her!” More … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 126

Posted on January 20, 2016 by

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty-Four: The Long Night (continued) Previously: Entangled in the Questing Beast’s tentacles, Gina cried out for help. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ The needles and suction retracted. But the golden helmet disappeared, as well. Gina … Continue reading →

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