Musing Past The Future: May 2019

Friday, May 31, 2019

BEHOLD THE EYES - A QUOTE BY A.H. SCOTT

"If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then who holds the eyes?" - A.H. Scott 10/17/12

Thursday, May 30, 2019

TRUTH BEHIND THE LIES - A QUOTE BY A.H. SCOTT

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"The biggest LIE can't hide the TRUTH forever". - A.H. Scott 5/30/12

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DEBT. DESIRE. DISGUISE. DISILLUSION. - "THE OVER MY HEAD" SAGA BY A.H. SCOTT

BOOK ONE

Secrets are like a rash. Irritation. Agitation. Frustration. Yet, they always rise to the surface.

A husband's secret becomes a wife's gamble. Question is: Can a balancing act last forever? Or is trippin' just a price of marriage? This is "Over My Head: Tightrope", the first book in the four part "Over My Head" saga.

Larry & Angie made for a lovely portrait. Yet, fractures of their marriage weren't easily seen behind the gossamer veneer of charming smile and supportive caress. Puncturing the surface of this couple revealed a relationship not so rosy.

The lies which we tell ourselves can construct a spine to the weak and a reflection in the mirror that masks a reality which we never wish to speak.

And, to think - it all began with a single kiss.....

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BOOK TWO

Even the sightless can see themselves in the catbird seat......

Opportunities can be like balloons. Sometimes elevated by an optimistic breeze. Sometimes obliterated by arrows through burning trees. It all depends on who controls the air of effectiveness.This is "Over My Head: Inferno", the second book in the four part "Over My Head" saga.

The lies which we tell ourselves can construct a spine to the weak and a reflection in the mirror that masks a reality which we never wish to speak.

A wife. A husband. A lover.

Devotion came in a single kiss.

Sex. Money. Power. Lies. Obsession. Murder.

No one gets out of this life without paying a price.

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BOOK THREE

Regret does not eradicate the past............

In life, sometimes a queen of hearts doesn't hold all the aces.

The lies which we tell ourselves can construct a spine to the weak and a reflection in the mirror that masks a reality which we never wish to speak.

Circumstances for Angela Chase change in a wave of catastrophic events. Can a wayward wife stay afloat?Or, will she drown in being "Over My Head"? This is "Over My Head: Haywire", the third book in the four part "Over My Head" saga.

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BOOK FOUR

Love holds no sanity..........

Love can make a man sacrifice everything for just the sake of being alive. Being cherished in the heart of the woman he loved was his only wish. Or, was this just a soul ensnared in the myth of love's dream.

Find out just how far a man would go for the woman he loves in "Over My Head: Salvation"; the stunning conclusion of A.H. Scott's "Over My Head" saga.

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Sunday, May 26, 2019

PATRIOT'S INFERNO - THE POETRY OF A.H. SCOTT

Allegiance has its’ limits, as virtue can take you into the detour of “Patriot’s Inferno”.

“The Poetry Of A.H. Scott: Patriot’s Inferno”.

The mechanism of the war machine runs on the blood of the young. This is “Patriot’s Inferno” by A.H. Scott.

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WEDNESDAY'S GIRL - A POEM BY A.H. SCOTT

Wednesday's Girl

Wednesday's girl
Without fanfare or cotton furl
Skirt of white taken off in a bedroom nearby
Wednesday's girl
He gives her a whirl
Around the room he chases her with a smile on his face
She gazes back and winks with a giggle in her voice
They always met at his place near the University down the lane
It was the perfect way to meet and de-stress from many hectic days
Books and pom-poms tossed on the floor
She was a bright light to his world
This man never could have asked for more
College brought them together
But, not as equals
She was a preppy collegian
And, he was a professor of languages
She taught him a few things about living in the moment
He taught her a few lessons about a heart which was haunted
Wednesday's girl made him feel alive once more
They'd hug and kiss just before she exited his door
She was a cheerleader of kindness that came into his world
He was a thoughtful soul who graced her with gentleness
Wednesday's girl and her guy made sure that day and night together would never be missed..
See ya' next week for an encounter of mid-week bliss...

XO

- A.H. Scott

10/5/13

Thursday, May 23, 2019

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH A.H. SCOTT

GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH A.H. SCOTT!!

Here's a peek at my creative process used in crafting designs for a variety of products at my Zazzle store, EnigmaticVisions

Before anything else - THE IDEA COMES FIRST!!

Then, comes THE PROCESS.

The Process Begins With My Original Image

(Original Image)

The Creation Of The Finished Image

(Crafted & Edited For Upload)

The Finished Product Is On View

Title - Victorian Lace

(Exclusively At Zazzle)

Available from EnigmaticVisions

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Victorian Lace Throw Pillow

EYE ON IMAGINATION - A QUOTE BY A.H. SCOTT

"An image can catch an eye. A word can release an imagination." - A.H. Scott 5/23/12

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

TO TASTE LIFE - A POEM BY A.H. SCOTT

To Taste Life

To taste the sweet

To taste the bitter

Life is a cornucopia

Taste it with the fullness of your senses

The crispness of an apple

The bitterness of a lemon wedge

Succulence of a peach

It might not always be what you expect

Yet, the buffet of life awaits you

Just open your eyes and drink in the glory of all things new around you

- A.H. Scott

1/30/12

Monday, May 20, 2019

A WOMAN COMES OF AGE IN THE YUKON - "THE LOST WINTER OF LYLA STRAUSS"

Sally came quickly to the realization that her words spoken were vacant, if not without actions taken to show what she meant. She stood up and made her way to the bureau with an ivory colored, lace cloth atop of it a few feet from the bed, “Lyla, you do know what goes on in this saloon, don’t you?”

“I do”, A bit embarrassed in answering this woman, Lyla added, “Sally, I’ve seen things here that I probably shouldn’t have”, Unable to react in another way, she nervously began to giggle, “To see you and the others here….doing things with those men”, Unaware of how to respond any further, she sighed.

Sally nodded, turning back to her and starting to rummage hands through that top drawer of this bureau, while speaking, “A touch of a man is something divine to experience, Lyla” Removing an item from the drawer, she smiled and tossed it lightly into Lyla’s lap, “This is a gift for you from me, Lyla”.

Ignorant of what this object was, Lyla held it in her hand, “It’s so soft. What is it?”

As Lyla Strauss held a peach colored, lace garter with a black silk ribbon center, Sally Addams remarked, “You really are pure as the driven snow, my young beauty”, Cradling Lyla’s chin with both hands, she spoke further about that garter, “A gentleman from Europe gave it to me a few years ago, when he was passing through to the North. It is a garter belt, Lyla”, Sally kissed Lyla’s forehead lightly, “It is very special to me. As are you, Lyla”.

Sally had known Lyla Strauss since she was a baby, raised by Dancy Ruelaix after her parents were tragically killed. Over the years, she had always looked out for this orphan girl. As she gazed at the young woman seated on that bed, Addams could see the confusion in those soft, brown eyes of Lyla……

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Saturday, May 18, 2019

OF CARICATURES, CHARACTERS & CHARACTER - BOOK REVIEW OF ROBERT LASARDO'S "LIFE SENTENCE"

OF CARICATURES, CHARACTERS & CHARACTER – ROBERT LaSARDO DOESN’T HOLD BACK ANY PUNCHES!!!

Picture this – a memoir that doesn’t hold back any punches. And, that goes towards both the person reading and the person who penned “Life Sentence: A True Story About Love, Lunacy and Fame”.

Anyone who has ever seen actor Robert LaSardo, either on television or film will never forget him. His look is as distinctive as a ruby in a drifting dune of white sand. Accentuated by the vibrancy of body art which adorns him, this actor’s performances go deeper beyond skin. He gets under your skin and leaves an impression with every character he plays. His persona is enigmatic, for which there is no doubt. When he is before that rolling camera, there is a sense of a mutual tango between lens to actor and outward to the viewer....(read the full review of this book published by Dark Moon Press)

https://www.amazon.com/review/R28N3SIKV5DR66/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00ITBSGDU

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Friday, May 17, 2019

PERFECT MOMENT - A POEM BY A.H. SCOTT

Perfect Moment

People wait for that perfect moment to say or do something
Perfect moments are few and far between
Moments that can touch your heart and soul just come along
Always searching for that right moment for stars to align
Time-tossed beings grasp for the moon
Wondering if a word or a touch could have taken us down a different road
Moments of perfection are the myths our minds create
Stammered sentences or participles wanting to participate
Palms moist with sweat and brow twitched
Anxious of dismissal, we start to fret
Faith in pursuing the moment that isn't just right yet
Not to impose
Not to suppose
Too many words
Too little sounds
Motioning forward
Motioning behind
Just milling about
Whistle of departure blows
This is the moment we all know
Could it be chance?
Or, just opportunity anew?
Maybe, in the end it's just that train whistle that blew
Locomotive of life is pulling out of the station
Race after this imperfect moment without hesitation........

- A.H. Scott
2/28/13

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

BEYOND THE HYPE - A POEM BY A.H. SCOTT

Beyond The Hype

Beyond the hype
The moment is ripe
Beyond the hype
Canvas is blank
Beyond the hype
Makes one think
Beyond the hype
Is blank absence?
Beyond the hype
Nothing there is what exists
Beyond the hype
Space left naked is hard to resist
Beyond the hype
Creator takes the lead
Beyond the hype
Satiating a need
Beyond the hype
Solitary figure stands and ponders
Beyond the hype
Formulation builds from beneath
Beyond the hype
Crested instrument in hand
Beyond the hype
Performance begins
Beyond the hype
Drizzle of dust, rag, bone and rust
Beyond the hype
Shapes take shape
Beyond the hype
Faces face grace
Beyond the hype
Pulsating in a rhythmic swirl
Beyond the hype
Ideas unfurl
Beyond the hype
Pargraphs unmask
Beyond the hype
Blind in spots we gaze against
Beyond the hype
Vision mixes with carefree fancy
Beyond the hype
Taking it to the limit....day and night
Beyond the hype
The flame that burns
Beyond the hype
Focus returns
Beyond the hype
Chance is taking again and again and again
Beyond the hype
Failure makes the rounds inside our heads
Beyond the hype
Success isn't coin, paper, gem or fabric fine another may see
Beyond the hype
It's staring at bare canvas and the possibilities of what can be
Beyond the hype
Can you see me?

- A.H. Scott

6/24/13

INJECTION MISDIRECTION - A QUOTE BY A.H. SCOTT

"Politicians can only pollute the governmental bloodstream with an injection of voters' venom. The viper isn't only the person who takes the oath of office, but those who send them there." - A.H. Scott 8/28/12

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

P.R.I.D.E. (PROVING RESILIENCY IS DETERMINING EGO) - A QUOTE BY A.H. SCOTT

"Pride isn't the silk cape you pull around your shoulders to face the world with. Pride is what can't be seen by the world around you. It's the invisible crown that rests upon your head as you walk with a firm resolve and smile on your face. Pride comes from the inside and embodies the soul with how you treat others and treat yourself. Feel that golden crown upon your head as you slide along the avenue, smiling to all you meet. A tiny voice inside your heart says you are a Queen or King. Pride is what informs you in knowing you are a good person, even when some may not see you as such. Pride is PROVING RESILIENCY IS DETERMINING EGO. Prove yourself with your actions to your fellow human being. Resiliency is getting up when the hard times knock you down. Is all you can do for bettering your own life measured not by how much you can purchase, but how people appreciate the person you are inside. Determining what makes you have a pep in your step is another aspect of finding harmony. Ego is what we all have and pray to the heavens that it never grows beyond our ability to handle applause and a kind word. Pride becomes poison when it's taken to it's extreme of the asphyxiating noose of arrogance. Never let pride blind your humility". - A.H. Scott
7/24/13

Saturday, May 11, 2019

HAPPY U! - A QUOTE BY A.H. SCOTT

"When you're happy, the sun seems to heighten it's intensity. And, the night sky has a smattering of stars, as if they were thrown as heavenly dice. Life's a gamble and the chances we take along the way can pay off in so many ways." - A.H. Scott 1/28/12

Thursday, May 9, 2019

HOLLYWOOD ANGEL - A POEM BY A.H. SCOTT

HOLLYWOOD ANGEL

Hollywood Angel?
Oh, hell yeah
(…might not look like it….but I am…I am so rare….)
Look at my wings…..there…..and there………..and, ooooh there
City of Angels is where I came
Stalks of corn fields of Kansas is from where I’ve made my way
No matter what’s my life’s game
Angel always remains my name

- A.H. Scott
4/1/14