The Comet's Flame

I’m (tentatively) back online. Maybe I’ll say more about what this means when I have time, but for now, I’ll leave you with a poem (by my favorite poet, Emily Dickinson) that summarizes my hopes for my “new” blog… If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I [...]

I’ve been meaning to write up a short review of the movie Enchanted, which I watched on DVD a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoyed the movie. Aside from some cheesy parts (like the animated intro, etc.), it was quite entertaining. For those of you who don’t know, Enchanted combines aspects of many classic [...]

In less than 9 months, I’ll (hopefully) be finished with college. After that, what do I want to do with my life? I’m not really sure anymore. Originally, the goal was to finish up whatever schooling was necessary to land a high-paying job, and then start making a lot of money, buy a house, have [...]

I recently discovered the ethereal sounds of Icelandic band Sigur Rós. Check out this live performance of their song “Hoppípolla” (translated “Hopping Into Puddles,” or something like that). I think you will like it.

So far, this year has been (to quote Sufjan Stevens) a “year of epiphanies.” I guess the biggest realization that I have made is how tired I am. I am physically worn out, etc., but more than that… I am tired of being sad and mopey. I am tired of being self-centered. I am tired [...]

Today I attended the MHSAP (Marion Home School Assistance Program) elementary students’ play at the Marion High School. This year’s play was “No Strings Attached,” an entertaining rendition of the story of Pinocchio. Things went very smoothly. The sound setup was good (I could hear everybody on the stage). All the kids did a great [...]

Tonight I attended the Skillet (and Thousand Foot Krutch) concert at the Paramount Theatre in CR with my brother and sister. We had second-row seats in the orchestra pit section (about 5 feet from the stage). Our friend Rachel was also there and she had a seat right in front of us. I’m not really [...]

I love Star Trek. I love the concept of seeking out “strange new worlds” and investigating the universe. I love the pursuit of peaceful coexistence and adherence to the Prime Directive. I love the teamwork and rational thinking that goes into the intergalactic missions. Basically, I would give anything to be assigned to a Federation [...]

I wrote this a couple of weeks ago in anticipation of the way I would feel at this moment — a tribute to today, and to countless Futures even darker than this one… I’m in outer space but I can’t see the stars Because of the reflections on my bedroom window. The flickering screen of [...]

Haha… happy April Fools Day, everybody! Hopefully everyone now realizes that the previous article about my experience at the Carrie Underwood concert was totally bogus. I know I fooled one or two people. Did anybody else fall for it?!? So here’s the real story… There was actually a Carrie Underwood concert yesterday at 7:30pm at [...]