Category: Writing

BEING WOKE

On By John d'AndrioleIn Etc., Non-Fiction, Writing

Being Woke is NOT believing that minorities and women in America have been and are being mistreated. That’s a fact shown in the briefest scan of a history book.

Being Woke is NOT believing that human rights apply to everyone. That is just solid and logical ethics which forms the baseline of every religion and belief worth discussing.

Being Woke is NOT believing that there is systemic racism. This is obvious to anyone who has the slightest understanding of sociology, psychology, economics, the history of politics, and human nature.

Being Woke is NOT believing that women and minorities are paid less and given fewer opportunities. That is just simple statistics.

Being Woke is HELLISH.

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THE DISPUTE BETWEEN A MAN AND HIS SOUL (BA)

On By John d'AndrioleIn Magick, Writing

HISTORY

If monuments were the glory of the Egyptian Old Kingdom (2675 – 2130 BCE) and conquest was the glory of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BCE), then the glory of the Middle Kingdom (2030 – 1650 BCE) was its literature. They range from fiction (“The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor” and “The Story of Sinuhe”) to wisdom literature (“The Instructions of Ptahhotep and Kagemni”).

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Meditations On THE Connection (1)

On By John d'AndrioleIn Autism, Magick, Meditations On THE Connection, Non-Fiction

INTENTION: This is not a Magickal document, but this is a series about Magick, Psychology, Love, Connection, and Difficulties. This is my mind, so used to battle and struggle, having to FINALLY accept beauty and love unconditionally. I am currently exploring this new territory.

NEW MOON

Here is where I have failed.

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DON’T DO “ANCESTOR WORK” (If You’re White)

On By John d'AndrioleIn Humor, Writing

Over and over again in witchcraft circles, it’s heavily encouraged to do “Ancestor Work.” This is working with your ancestors – people in your genetic line – to gain wisdom and insight.

The problem is I am White (barely). By this, I mean my mom’s side of the family are the WASPIEST of WASPs and my father’s side of the family was fresh off the boat from Campania at the turn of the 20th Century: a time when Italians were not considered people, much less White people.

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ASSASSIN PROBLEMS – From The World of John Wick

On By John d'AndrioleIn Sketches, TV Shows

This dialogue is taken from secret recordings made at THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL as per High Table policy.

CONNOR: I want… no… I NEED Hanuman dead! NOW! Get me…. Hmmmm… get me… THE TWINS!

CERBERUS: The… TWINS, sir?

CONNOR: Yes, Cerebus… the TWINS!

CERBERUS: Are you certain of this, sir?

CONNOR: Are you questioning me on this, Cerebus? I know, the TWINS can be a little messy and freaky, but I want to send out a message to everyone not to FUCK with CONNOR O’CONNOR!

CERBERUS: Well… yes sir… I mean I understand the need to send out a message, but…

CONNOR: Out with it, Cerebus! What is the problem?

CERBERUS: It’s “Cerberus”, sir…

CONNOR: What?

CERBERUS: Never mind, sir…. I do beg your pardon. But there is something that has been on my mind.

CONNOR: What’s the issue. Cerebus?

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