The Tamorack Lodge Greenfield Park, New York, United States of America April 2014

Write about a recent visit to a museum or art gallery.

"Smile if you like this fortune cookie."

It is the story of my life.  All of my life I have spent searching for something that cannot be found.  Something I cannot name.  Something I'm not sure can ever be found, or even exists.  Something that if I found it, I might not even know if it was what I was searching for.

Pick up a random object that has special meaning to you and describe it in as much detail as possible.

Sometimes I feel as if I am lost in the pages of a book about my own life, filled with the jaded ramblings of a madman.  The world not as it seems as arcane symbolism seeks the truth of higher meaning.

What historical events happened the year you were born?

I have already written quotes about why I write, what inspires me to write as well as suggestions and prompts, and I have even given advice to aspiring writers everywhere.  This is how I write.

This is a follow-up to the original post, The Tapes.  This is another tape which I recently converted to digital from a horde of old cassette tapes from my childhood.  This is an audio recording from the morning November 6, 1987.

Ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry?

"Religious wars are basically people killing each other over who has the better imaginary friend." - Napoleon Bonaparte