So you want to clone a dragon? Before you can clone anything you have to have a copy to work from and because dragons do not yet exist, you’re going to have to bio-engineer one first. But before you start the biological design process that will result in your dragon, you need to remember this […]
Category: 50-Word Epics
Head-Mounted Display DNA Synthesis
How will virtual reality change our view into DNA synthesis? With a head-mounted display interface to mixed reality, you will not only hold DNA in your hand, you will watch the way your modifications are translated into proteins. As amino acids are added to your protein, separate algorithms will tell you whether your product folds correctly […]
Afraid of the Future?
Afraid of the future? Wonder why? Probably because you don’t know what’s ahead and you can’t control what you don’t know. That lack of knowledge fuels your fear and anxiety. The antidote? Focus on the present and embrace the unknown. What makes you uncomfortable makes you stronger. (12.100)
Stop. Listen. Learn. What To Do When You Need Inspiration.
It is so much easier to consume, accumulate, and continue distracted than it is to stop, create and take action. So, then, the first step is to turn off, disconnect and take a few deep breaths. Then wait. Feel uncomfortable and listen. The next action will be clear. (11.100)
Dub: Best Dressed Chicken in Town
In my world, Dr. Alimantado (born Winston Thompson, AKA The Ital Surgeon) and his Best Dressed Chicken in Town was my introduction to reggae long before I realized the power of Catch-A-Fire-Bob-Marley, Legalize-It Peter Tosh and Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread Lee “Scratch” Perry. Public Image Limited’s Jah Wobble’s reggae-influenced thunk-punk bass, morphed into dancehall and reggaeton drilled into […]
Memory
Memory of citrus blossoms scattered by the dry Santa Anas. Scent of eucalyptus trees planted as wind breaks. Skeletal lemon and avocado trees reaching thirsty to the sun that shriveled them dry. (8.100)
Reading Buddies
In kindergarten, first and second grade, my reading buddies were fourth and fifth graders. I started reading to younger kids when I was in fourth, fifth. But starting in sixth grade, the assignments were made by OSIS and based on reading level and need. I read to kids all over the City. Young kids from […]
Even More About Me.
I studied piano ten years, played saxophone in a high school punk-jazz band, then composed electronic music for a class. I DJed Neue Deutsche Welle, punk, ambient, industrial and wrote and published reviews and interviews. Today, my guitar sits unplayed at the foot of my bed. (5.100)
Seventh Grade Reading Partners
In seventh grade my reading partners were ninth grade girls who were more developed than the girls in my grade. Getting close to them became my only mission. I let them turn me on to Edgar Rice Burroughs, Agatha Christie, and a slew of adult books which I read only so I could spend a […]
Avoid Obsolete Technologies
The 1979 Powell ad stuck to my 14-year-old self’s brain and still sticks the way a good song does. There’s Ray “Bones” Rodriguez, big grin on his face, holding his signature model skateboard in front of a burning car. “Is it functional or just another high-gloss, high-hype rip off…? Provocative question, isn’t it? “Now scrutinize […]