Author Archives: drdancox

“Homestead”

Posted on February 19, 2014 by drdancox

One way.  No return.  No idea how to make a living there, or build shelter, or get food or water, or escape the elements.  Hundreds of thousands volunteer to go. Thousands of years ago we trekked across a now gone … Continue reading →

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“May the Force Be with You”

Posted on February 18, 2014 by drdancox

We are stardust.  As is all the matter in the universe.  What makes humankind different?  Or fish, dinosaurs, macaques, earthworms?  As far as we can tell, we are the only living organisms in the known universe.  How did our bits … Continue reading →

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“New Moon”

Posted on February 17, 2014 by drdancox

The past lies in Earth’s shadow; each day waned to memories of light and brightness, promises and dreams fulfilled or waiting still.  Sinister moments may hide there in the left hand of darkness.  The soul-eater has, perhaps, devoured all that … Continue reading →

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“Roads Taken: Hitching Home”

Posted on February 15, 2014 by drdancox

A prompt for my writing group was to recall a road trip and write about some aspect of it.  One trip in particular stood out for me.  The following is the collected Facebook/Blog posts from January 20-February 14, 2014, that … Continue reading →

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