Bob Moran

Entries for May, 2009

Groundhog Day

(Originally posted on February 2, 2008) Several men in top hats surround the tree stump at Gobbler’s Knob. Just after sunrise, one of the tuxedo-clad men reaches into the stump and Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary, is pulled out and presented to the crowd. The [...]

Of Purification, Hearts, Groundhogs, and Candles

This was originally written in January, 2007. It was published on litmocracy.com and in my MySpace Blog. A young woman waits for the two young men who are running toward her. As they approach, she pulls up the hem of her toga past the thigh. She closes her eyes and feels a rush of lustful [...]

Exploring Self: Music

(Originally posted on January 31, 2008) How much can you learn about a person by looking at the music they enjoy? Can you learn more about yourself by looking at your favorite songs? The Challenge: List ten of your favorite songs or just some songs that you like. Name three to five qualities in yourself [...]

The Star Monster

(Originally Published December 7, 2007) I leaned back and looked up at the millions of stars in the night sky. It was one of those rare moments when I felt so small because the universe was so big. Yet at the same time, I felt connected to it. Sitting there in the quiet darkness, staring up [...]