Song: An Illusion Of Order by Red Sparrows

WRITING INSPIRED BY: SONGS An Illusionist creates Illusions. Photo by Ivy Barn on Unsplash Illusionist defined. Collinsdictionary.com defines “An illusionist is a performer who makes it seem that strange or impossible things are happening.” Dictionary.com defines an illusionist as “a conjurer or magician who creates illusions, as by sleight of hand.” Theopendictionary.com defines illusionist as “A person…

The Scent of the Old Ocean by Those Who Ride With Giants

WRITING INSPIRED BY: SONGS First There Is That Distinct Smell of the Ocean and Then the Smell of Salt. Photo by Janine Robinson on Unsplash Ocean Beaches It can take more effort to get to the ocean in some places. When I was younger, I lived 30 minutes from the Santa Cruz beach. Going there just took a…

I Played Intercourse Roulette When I Was 18 That Resulted in a Child Being Born

Child Of The Fifties By the Time We Got to First Loves, We Had Discussed Other Topics Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash Talking to a stranger who became a friend. I will call him Bud; he is the owner of the mechanic shop where I take our cars to be serviced. After several visits and discussions, I learned…