Monthly Archives: March 2019

So, what have I been up to lately?

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Life has been a heavy thing lately.

And sadly, as a result, I haven’t posted much. Some events and turns in my personal life have weighed me down, then lacking in both time and motivated effort to do what I normally love, and that is to write.

But, I think a strong part of that is needing a new direction in writing. Something fresh and interesting, while taking the time out to think deep and share compelling thoughts and information. I will get there eventually, but first I must take care of myself. Some of that involves getting away from my computer, enjoying personal time, cleanse the mind of troubling doubts, and work on improving my physical, mental well-being.

That being said, there are the little things I will keep doing to feed the simple joys of life because that helps. I still seek little adventures when the time is right. I still love checking out big gatherings, especially if it’s centered on my eccentric and often geeky interests. And then, there are wonderful sights and observations, I still enjoy sharing. What else is there?

I am looking into that, but need more time. Then likely, I will get back to more writing, and maybe something new.

Orion T

The above picture is a micro portion inside the recent 2019 Emerald City Comic Con, here in Seattle. I will share more on that soon.

The Peace of Fewer Pieces…

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Today was a wonderful Sunday, at least for many of us in Seattle. I would wake up late, to go outside and enjoy the sunshine as the peaceful start of this week will not wait up. Such was a joy best-taken advantage on this wonderful Sunday, to not waste it away in my apartment shell.

So, I decided to spend some alone time at the famous Pike Place Market, to ruminate and do some writing from the new back patio area. I would stare at the blue sky-reflected Elliot Bay waters while feeling the gentle late winter breeze mixed with warm sunlight. But, there was something else that added to the calming moment…and that was the former State Road Highway 99, Alaskan Way Viaduct between the Pike Place Market and Seattle waterfront area.

Such was a roadway icon of the city for over half a century, recently shut down permanently for safety reasons. I lived in the city for over six continuous years. I would see the road busy with traffic as I hear the familiar thumps of the vehicles constantly passing over highly stacked concrete. Now, there was a stretch of stillness, and an oddly satisfying sight of the empty shell of the old SR 99, now awaiting its fate of deconstruction, piece by piece.

Such will continue for the months ahead, until its gone. And with it, those old noises of yesterday fading out. I will wake up again on a distant Sunday, to come back, to gaze out to a different site…not likely as empty or peaceful as now.

– Orion T