Ryan AlexanderThe Shore in AprilThe admiral greets us just after we cross the bridge Rotomolded naval officer in command of a front yard flotilla Ships grounded on small…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Ryan AlexanderRed eye solidarityArrive at the gate as the shops and eateries shutter for the night. No passenger support systems. Knowing that at this time of night, from…Apr 2, 2017Apr 2, 2017
Ryan AlexanderSegmentsCurbed skin picking and a week of sobriety. But then a 36 hour porn bender rears it head and fills the void. Consumed at first, you right…Mar 8, 2017Mar 8, 2017
Ryan AlexanderUrban BirdfeederHanging in trees above the Avenue Did you see any motorcades today? Was it The Donald being driven to the Cathedral? Did Pence forget to…Feb 17, 2017Feb 17, 2017
Ryan AlexanderinHuman OutputMoments at the ReadyI’ve been on a Schopenhauer and Buddhism kick lately. It’s pretty cool when two philosophies from opposite ends of the world have strong…Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
Ryan AlexanderFall is a time for parallel universesFall is a time for parallel universes A season of flux with a spiritual red-shift: Present moments materialize and then arc away from you…Dec 5, 2016Dec 5, 2016
Ryan AlexanderAnatomy of a surf sessionAfter their morning bowel movements, the gulls and pelicans stretch and get going with aerial calthisthenics in the pre dawn light. The…Oct 30, 2016Oct 30, 2016
Ryan AlexanderWhite House HockeyBlazing down the left wing past the Federal Court of Appeals, he cuts over the middle and fires a shot toward the Treasury. His weapon is…Jul 17, 2016Jul 17, 2016
Ryan AlexanderMusing on Negative Energy: Bury it, or pass it on?“Everybody gets jolted. You, me, before we die we’ll all get nailed, lots of times. But that doesn’t mean we’ll get turned into witches…Jun 2, 20161Jun 2, 20161
Ryan AlexanderinHuman OutputThe way I like to think about meditation: going homeI sit down to meditate. I sit on my meditation stool, assume the posture, and direct my gaze at a point in space 50 feet in front of me…May 22, 20161May 22, 20161