The Lincoln Tunnel was a sublime passage. Terrifying to think of the worst case scenario, and glorious to think of the triumph over natural obstacles. It was both, as were all the bridges and tunnels into and around New York City. They all started in the human imagination and now made us physically more connected,Continue reading “Bridges and Tunnels”
Author Archives: John Katrina
Ignorance and Want … to Truth and Balance
For those of us who celebrate Christmas in any way, or are at least somewhat touched by the sentiments of the season, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is hauntingly emblazoned into our collective memory. Treatments of the original novella, in the form of books, plays, movies, animated videos and various re-interpretations are as ubiquitousContinue reading “Ignorance and Want … to Truth and Balance”
The Pearl Diver
Because I want something like thisTo never have happenedTo ever happenOr to ever happen againAnd I want the human race to be the only one I will pearl dive Because I want to knowWho fired the first shotBecause I want to knowWho fired the secondThe third, the fourth, the fifthAnd why? And what happened whenContinue reading “The Pearl Diver”
TCB Cast 18 – Jaye Allison – Teaching Through the Art of Dance, Part 2
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Spiritual Time Travel
The moon rose inconspicuously behind them. Rai was unwrapping a Black ‘n Mild cigar for his nostalgic craving. The air was fresh, as if it were just recently purified by The Great Mystery. All the stenches, waste and rotting in the world and yet freshness still dominates. All of the destruction, disease, and poverty andContinue reading “Spiritual Time Travel”
TCB Cast 17 – Jaye Allison – Teaching Through the Art of Dance, Part 1
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The Spectacle and the Substance
The unforgiving torrent of information that bombards us on a daily basis – photos, events, news, marketing, entertainment, memes, spiritual inspiration, motivational quotes, comments, and more – flood us relentlessly through our glowing screens. Many, feeling exhausted or overwhelmed, decide to add their voice to the ocean of data bytes and announce that they areContinue reading “The Spectacle and the Substance”
TCB Cast 16 – Tim Dooner – Unity Through Community, Part 2
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Sigma Red
“They are a rapacious species.” Abi Coru, the scout on planet Sigma Red began his report for his director. “They function ostensibly via a disorganized code of faith, piecemeal philosophy and science. But the chief code that drives their behavior is feelings – a primitive philosophic technology. They move toward carnal pleasures and away fromContinue reading “Sigma Red”
Skeletons Dance
I always thought it would be cool to see your own skeleton … x-rays are a step in that direction … but not nearly the complete experience. But it’s not the eyeholes or jaw dropping without muscles and ligaments attached kind of thrill I’m after … it’s the truth I’m after … the truth ofContinue reading “Skeletons Dance”
The Citizen Body 