Author: Vic Socotra

Life & Island Times: Thanksgiving

Editor’s Note: On these special Holidays, I remember those who lived in their time, and who shared their times with the young ones. The men had been inadvertent warriors in their time, and all thankful to have survived. The women were strong and indomitable, proving they could do what needed to be done until peace […]

Swamp Postcard: Thanksgiving Plows New Ground!

Ah, what fun! It is important to remember we have what used to be an important national holiday tomorrow. Or not; it seems that California and New York have officially minimized the celebratory spirit. Other states have banned alcohol sales at 5PM local, since the former holiday used to be one that featured festive themes […]

Wild Excitement! Frabjous Day! Caloo, Calay!

Oh, OK. So maybe it is not that way where you are. There is some other stuff going on I am trying to capture in the Swamp Postcard series. But that isn’t near resolution yet. I have issues pending, some of them for quite a while. With the help of an experienced software engineer, I […]

Arrias: Billions Will Die

Editor’s Note: There is a swirl in the air, not uncommon at the start of the holiday season, but this one is different. It is different by design. Governors seem to be competing for Emmy awards. It is a curious thing. Arrias takes a look this morning at how we are dealing with the essence […]

The Hallmark Channel and the Chamberlin Rock

The news has been spectacular this week, regardless of which of the two major narratives you prefer. Both inspire emotion, or at least attempt to do so. The current President’s legal team promised last week to release The Kraken, and had a long press conference to outline its ominous shadow. The Media managed to characterize […]

The Wine Dark Sea (Bacon Wrapped)

Editor’s Note: The bunker here at Refuge Farm is starting to look…oh, hell, it is looking cozy. That is what the Notary said when I spent most of Tuesday signing pieces of paper to refinance the place. I hope the slightly lower costs for whatever it is that is to come. What follows was another, […]

STRESS and the Jubilee

(This sentiment from 1973 Detroit echoes today. Copyright Detroit Free Press). Well, it is a relief that the controversy is done. Stress is much reduced out here on a sunny country day. Former Vice President Joe Biden has assumed the Office of the Vice President Elect. Fox News told me so, and it is a […]

Swamp Postcard: Narratives Grind On!

The delights of another week of the endless election! Much merriment here in the Old Dominion as we deal with the future of the nation we all love. There were promises that the Kraken would be loosed this week. That was from the Trump narrative that big new truths would be unleashed that would overturn […]

Life & Island Times: Minutiae

Editor’s Note: Marlow is concerned this morning. I share his sentiments at least in part, since I have family. members who may be in the process of violating the new COVID restrictions on Thanksgiving celebrations in a western state. I debated this morning about running the Swamp Postcard of this strange week, but I am […]

Life & Island Times: Dessert Season

Editor’s Note: Marlow grapples this bright cheery morning with the change of our traditional seasons due to COVID restrictions. It is better than watching the disparate narratives play out. I was looking for The Kraken one side said they were about to release this week. We will see, I suppose. In the meantime, here is […]