Randy | October 23, 2014
Student and disciple of Nature that I am, it hasn’t escaped my notice that the cycle of the seasons – from the long, slow build up of Spring, through the heat of Summer, into the breathless bounty of Autumn, and then on to the flatline of Winter – bears a striking resemblance to sex; or […]
Randy | October 16, 2014
Today’s Dark Sentiment is about things that some people permit to smell bad but shouldn’t, for there have been times and places in history, including very recent history if you get around much, when the olfactory senses have found themselves in need of assistance that has to be nothing short of supernatural. The poem that […]
Randy | October 13, 2014
The study of any Martial Way that may lend itself to the harming or killing of another human being both broadens one’s horizons and limits options. I speak of limitations because if you are known to be skilled in empty hand techniques, a blade, or with firearms for example, you will be immediately suspected if […]
Randy | October 12, 2014
Fun With the Great Unwashed By LFM There’s a thing I like to do, Each seven years or so. I spread a rumour that I’ve died Through towns I rarely go. Then off about my business For at least another year, Watching people stop and stare, Then cross themselves in fear. Most fun of all […]
Randy | October 11, 2014
T’is not to say all women crave Such ravishment as this. And if you think that’s what I’ve said There’s something that you miss. A Lover worthy of the name Is one who’s come to find That the truest path to heart’s desire Lies through a woman’s mind. ~ Dark Sentiments 2012 – Day 28: […]
Randy | October 9, 2014
The Valiant A ballad The valiant was a noble bark As ever ploughed the sea, A noble crew she also had As ever there might be. When once at night upon the deep The Valiant did sail, Her captain saw a pirate ship By the moonlight dim and pale. Then up […]
Randy | October 3, 2014
In my studies of the peculiar practice of cannibalism, I’m often surprised by the common thread in cannibals getting caught. Faced with the dilemma of disposal, they are often pack rats, and eventually something rotten this way comes to attract unwanted attention. In this vein, I give you the tale of Jerry. Cannibal Jerry By […]
Randy | October 1, 2014
“Welcome, Dear Reader, to yet another season of Dark Sentiments; being our traditional 31 October days of musings, revelations, exposé, poetry, literature, visual arts, and myriad dark expressions of the Human spirit, all chosen from the sort most in the world have spent the past year trying desperately to avoid, or pretend into nonexistence.” ~ […]
Randy | September 20, 2014
“If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim.” ~ Jeff Cooper, Principles of Personal Defense If you hang out here, you […]
Randy | September 14, 2014
Mrs. LFM and I have been watching the new television series Outlander based on the literary series by Diana Gabaldon. If you’re one of the three people left in the television watching world who haven’t heard of it, and according to Starz that produces it, Outlander the TV series, “Follows the story of Claire Randall, a […]