Somnambulist

July 31, 2010 · Published in Poetry  by Jonathan Garrison ·

Though it’s three in morning, I’m nowhere near snoring. My mind just keeps racing, after thoughts it’s still chasing. They burst into bloom, then fade into gloom. Before one can take shape, two are spawned in its wake, and I’m left with the remnants, just the gossamer semblance, of what I was thinking, ere my […]

Nature Is Playing a Game

July 24, 2010 · Published in Philosophy, Science  by Jonathan Garrison ·

It appears that Nature is playing a game. There is consistency to her moves, so we have faith (but no guarantee) that there are rules. To make matters worse, we don’t have a copy of the instruction manual. So, it becomes the scientist’s job to watch the game unfold and maybe interfere occasionally. By doing […]