dennis scharnberg

Even if it presents no further value, psychology at least can be amusing.

Trevor Albertus,  Malevolent Asymmetry.

“Oh.  Consciousness.  How pleasant!”  And so Archibald had woken up again.

Charles Jeffrey Yett,  Writing in Miniature—Volume Three.

“Understanding the entire universe,” laughed Bertie.  “Now, that would be a very fine thing indeed.”

Anselm Bligh,  A Collection of Miniatures.

Consider space not as the medium for transmission [of the force].  Consider space to be the force.

Dalton Beggs,  Decision Under Uncertainty.

Self-absorption is self-harm.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

I feel just a tad more foolish than usual—and somewhat embarrassed—every time I use Wikipedia.

Roger Hedgecook,  Stolen and Sold for Parts.

Could it be that instantaneity—not having to wait—ruins everything it touches?  Photography?

Roger Hedgecook,  Stolen and Sold for Parts.

“Captions for photographs,” mused Vincent.  “Now, that is something I might be good at.”

Will Southey,  Government Cheese, the Novel.

“I am stupid!”  cried Harold.  “Just plain stupid.”  What a wonderful thing that is for a man to discover.  At the age of forty.

Brendan Shaughnessy,  Lobsters and Clams, a Novel.

“Create your own truth.”  When the self is the only unquestioned value, that is the message.

Anthony Scowling,  The Beat Paradigm.