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Available, vulnerable, a gentleman, and waiting for her to look back ans she walks away. |
| I’m not in the know. I just know. Operators are on standby. Last chance. |
| Sleepy Head On my axial precession, I continue. It’s late, go to bed. You have your sleepy head. I’ll see her again, and you, tomorrow. And until the cold is gone — sorry it takes so long — you can still dream: the absence, how fond a heart that trusts, until absolutes and deliveries. The start of a new poem 1/27/26 |
| IN THIS EPISODE of Ask The Right Questions? Michael Gorbachev - “…I have often told listeners that I feel Americans need their own change — a perestroika, not like the one in my country, but an American perestroika — and the reaction has been markedly different.” So, is America going through some kind of Perestroika? Google-AI While a direct replication of Soviet perestroika (restructuring) is unlikely due to differing political systems, some analysts argue the U.S. is experiencing a similar moment of necessary, painful, and urgent systemic reform. Parallels are drawn regarding potential systemic decline, shifts in economic thinking, and efforts to overhaul bureaucratic structures. Arguments for a "U.S. Perestroika" Moment: * Economic Strategy Shift: A profound shift in U.S. strategic and economic thinking, recognized in 2023 as needing to fix a flawed, long-standing approach, is seen as a potential "perestroika" moment. * Systemic Overhaul: Current efforts to reduce government entanglement, challenge established institutions, and reorder political priorities are compared to restructuring attempts. * Information Control: Similar to the late Soviet period, current American politics features intense debates over language, such as redefining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and using executive orders to alter official narratives. * Global Retreat: Some suggest the U.S. is undergoing a "surrender of power" comparable to voluntary Soviet withdrawals, marking a drastic change in global posture. Key Differences and Challenges: * Systemic Structure: The U.S. is a democracy with a Constitution and different economic foundations, unlike the centrally planned Soviet model. * Outcome Uncertainty: While perestroika aimed for reform, it ultimately led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. * Lack of Consensus: Unlike the top-down nature of Soviet reforms, similar changes in the U.S. face intense political, social, and legal resistance. Analysts like Harold James have noted that while comparisons are made, the U.S. system's unique, long-term fundamentals make a total replication of the Soviet collapse unlikely, though systemic, painful restructuring is ongoing. SUGGESTED Articles: 2023-American About To Have It’s Perestroika Moment https://nationalinterest.org/feature/america-about-have-its-perestroika-moment-2... 3/2025 - Trump Brings Perestroika To America https://asiatimes.com/2025/03/trump-brings-perestroika-to-america/ 2012-M.Gorbachev-Perestroika Will Renew The West (me: change coming?) https://www.ajc.com/news/opinion/global-perestroika-will-renew-and-the-west/CxT8... Google AI- Mikhail Gorbachev proposed a "global perestroika" in his later years, arguing that the need for "new thinking" to solve global challenges—such as environmental issues, poverty, and nuclear proliferation—could renew the U.S. and the West, just as his reforms aimed to restructure the Soviet Union. This concept emphasized universal cooperation, interdependence, and a moral foundation for international politics rather than zero-sum, conflict-driven approaches. Key aspects of Gorbachev's "global perestroika" vision included: * A Call for New Thinking: Similar to how perestroika (restructuring) and glasnost(openness) were needed to break the totalitarian system in the Soviet Union, Gorbachev argued the West needed a similar, profound change in its approach to international relations. * Solving Global Challenges: The goal was to move beyond the Cold War mentality to address modern challenges like inequality and climate change, which he believed required collective, cooperative, and non-violent action. * Overcoming Structural Issues: Gorbachev argued that the West, particularly the US, needed its own "perestroika" to move beyond economic and political systems that were failing to meet the needs of humanity. * Moral Foundation: Politics should not be a "dirty business" but must be anchored in a moral core that focuses on the common good, overcoming the cynicism of pure power politics. Gorbachev believed that this, the "new thinking," would renew the West by forcing it to confront its own limitations and adapt to a more interconnected, interdependent world, ultimately creating a more stable and prosperous global order. —————————- More, and my biggest concern with rampant inflation, economic colllapse…there seems among us those who are aware of something and grabbing up cash like it’s on fire… Rumors of conglomerations buying out little guy/mom and pop may mean poorer service, fixed rates, less guarantees…just think…Yeltsin’s Russia… https://theconversation.com/will-the-u-s-collapse-like-the-soviet-union-did-2502... Man in blue Mystery prediction of Nostradamus (play that “card” in response to pondering how close are we to Nostradamus’ 27-year World War? Nukes? Assured mutual destruction?? Kåre เลียม Enga  Google AI- Yes, interpretations of Nostradamus's 16th-century quatrains have long featured a prediction regarding a "leader in blue" or a "blue turban" who is deemed a significant threat to world peace. This figure is often linked to interpretations of a third "Antichrist" or "King of Terror". Key Aspects of the "Leader in Blue" Prophecy: * The Blue Turban/Leader: Nostradamus enthusiasts frequently cite a prophecy describing a "strong master" from "Greater Arabia" who wears a blue turban and enters Europe. This figure is portrayed as a source of terror and war, leading to a long-lasting conflict. * The "King of Terror" (Mabus): Many interpretations of the "leader in blue" are intertwined with the prediction of "Mabus" or a "King of Terror" who emerges to disrupt the global order. * World War III/Conflict: Predictions often suggest this leader will spark a conflict (sometimes described as World War III) that lasts for 27 years, often involving alliances against the West. * Interpretation and Misinterpretation: These predictions are highly interpretive and often adjusted to fit modern events. Some interpretations from the 1980s linked this to a 1988 Middle Eastern leader, while more recent interpretations have sometimes tried to adapt the "blue" theme to other political figures. Important Context: * Vague Nature: Nostradamus’s Les Propheties are written in vague, poetic, and often symbolic quatrains, making them subject to constant re-interpretation. * Unfulfilled Dates: Previous interpretations of this specific "King of Terror" or "blue" figure often pointed to 1999 or 1988, neither of which resulted in the predicted apocalypse. * Modern Reinterpretation: The "leader in blue" theme is frequently updated, with some recent internet speculation attempting to connect these old predictions to modern political leaders. Disclaimer: Interpretations of Nostradamus are subjective, and many predictions attributed to him have not come to pass as interpreted. https://www.tyla.com/news/politics/living-nostradamus-donald-trump-nicolas-madur... Nostrawhatnow? |
| From —August 31, 2016 at 7:31pm Flourish You don't tell me about your flowers The pride of your garden Though I see them flourish. |
| Gentle persuasion in silhouette (the story I can only presume) after the reading of alien rights without perceivable eyes, ears or mouth I’m still-life traced like the profile of my head in school — without any clue how I formed, about procedure, how art imitates, or how trapped a life could be framed in surreal ink. An innocent cutout would like to know where you keep construction paper dull scissors can chew. 1.17.25 "Re: PICTURE – 01. 17, 18, 19, 20 .26"  To see for yourself, get beyond a one-dimensional realm… Humanity divined? Is it really dead? You need something more than underperforming animals to kick to feel something after all succumbed to precious leather and heel of restless sociopaths and self-haters who avoid their own truths — they kill to feel alive, point fingers at ignorance personified as fictitious alibi  Ping! T̵̢̝̗̰̪̠̹͗̾̾h̵̥͉̲̠̍̽͛̌͂̆̚ě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆ Ab̴̦̄̈͐̾̑̚͝s̸͉̻̃͘ě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆n̴̝͚͎͔̘̰̅ͅcě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆ o̷͍̥̣̺͋f̶̭̱̘͇͊͋̾̋̄͆ Wa̴͙͓̓̕vě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆l̵̩̘̯̪͋͒͒̉͒̄ě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆n̴̝͚͎͔̘̅ͅg̸̫͙̻̭͐͝ț̴̵̢̝̗̰̪̠̹̈́͌͆̑͋͂̅͗̾̾h̵̥͉̲̠̍̽͛̌͂̆̚  Ow! I never get writer's block — only writer’s detour. Circuitry of this brain has been an endless ‘matter’… I’m not your Dexter. |
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I reviewed: Review of "A fleeting feeling"  Hm. I did not know the title. It should have factored… For my short-sightedness, barely remembering what I wrote, a live write of my own on a fleeting feeling… Yet To Title…now — Hydrating Kisses (who supplies the love) Why is it gray? I’m fine with black and white. I could lullaby lunar but barely glance, glimpse — cannot recall one time black penetrated by white… but feel… Nope. I can recall the first landing on my eyelash — then, tender sensation on the cheek unlike any other kiss from above; or, looking up at a heavy onslaught force-hydrating dull eyes that I might glimpse, glance upon a promise delivered, but cannot recall one time blue was pierced by white… but my eyes… No. I might recall pulling you near the moment all gray gobbled up fear. Not for a fleeting moment — but eternal — as snow offerings of tears and kisses upon this face that marvels at stars in the nights with you… Yes. Love abides. Life subsides when Heaven’s love blinds a gray eye, delivering its hydrating kisses. For each fleeting moment I see from now on, I’ll remember who supplies the love. 1.15.25 43 lines…always it will be too long for you. This is love I’ll only share with whomever dares to stare. Judge not, lest ye be judged. I recall an awkward song that might supply here, and now found…happy… This Is Woman…I celebrate her for being the underlying theme of this poem that recognizes love value. My brain bubbles up this stuff. I let it pick the soundtrack of a life lived…fullest, never fleeting. I’ve got love. I can retrieve it inside me. No hate down that well, so keep supplying… Live write is now closed. Punctuate you later. I have a mic — you have an ear. Something about God here. |
| From a poem (story poem) I’m working on — No banquet, no sermon Sundays on the floor but an eight pound minister (on my chest) He stares at me sometimes, or looks right through — my eyes are Calico’s door … God Decides |
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Did It Begin With A Sled? Trying to tell you… A reason a story is told is because it’s worthy, appeasing audiences, chosen for preservation of hope. I have stories to tell but can’t write them, because of their endings — truth that can’t spare the fragile constructs propped up by hope, through illusion inducing delusion. Each embellished construct starts with truth before a pen. So, throw dirt on me for being blunt, offering until my wit end to understand when truth availed, on no ear could my stories bend. I sit in your theaters. I too cry like a babe, seeing each of you — humanity weakening… on saccharine it depends. My name is Brian. Should I die after I’ve been dead, no word I’ve written will serve now or to bitterest end. Go on believing lies; the last taste on those lips will be your Rosebud. 1.5.25 Don’t own these common sense lies. Don’t believe in your voice? But, make a bold choice that’s sensible. Not offered as argument, I wrote this. In less than 30 minutes, assuming no editing. I’ll go back to Law and Order: Criminal Intent and watch D’Onofrio act. |
| Counting on Brain Cells For Function… Something I wrote in my recliner (yesterday) under the influence of heavy food… When’s Dementia? I write and write but don’t publish. If I stop and try to put something together, I’ll read, and I’ll get a contact high and write, or edit, or edit and write. It’s like constantly shuffling papers, moving words from here to there, sometimes feels like rearranging furniture in an odd-sized room without prospect of company. You’d think that would be enough to stop me in my tracks. I’m not even delusional, so I just don’t submit and just enjoy my process…poems become conversations with projected images echoing recalled responses, characters, stereotypes, protags, antags…all performed by myself (I could compose and perform 6 songs daily, vocally, over 50 recorded). And, all my dissertations to the walls without the aid of properly attired stuffies, no plastic or pink tea service set…but def-not idle hands. When’s dementia? Three o’clock. How are you? I borrowed the ending. (Community Episode On life with ADHD on the spectrum 11.28.25 As the gray shadows in these dialog boxes grow longer with each new entry, I wonder if we’ll get a prediction by groundhog’s day…”how much more time do we have?” I know what’s in motion when inert. If you don’t understand, someone does. *shrug* I have skillz. |
I like cats, I cannot lie. One might be my best friend.
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I like to eat.
Frozen waffles, cigarettes, bubblegum, candy, to name a few not on this list. Onions! Ew, breath mint. |
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