The skies were empty. It was calm, savagely serene. There was an ominous foreboding in the wind. None of us knew what to do, but we knew nothing would Continue Reading
Culture
Beyond the Classroom Door
"When is she going to be here?" That was Asher's endlessly repeated question on Friday. Asher and his kindergarten classmates had Friday off from Continue Reading
When Humanity Goes Quiet
Editor’s note: Citation superscripts have been removed to align with The Havok Journal’s formatting. Full references remain listed at the Continue Reading
A Map of Time
A New Type of Map Sometimes a new perspective of an old map will help to identify unseen avenues of approach. After all, there are 7 common maps to Continue Reading
The Weight of My Own Standards
I’m writing the first lines of this article thirty minutes past when it should have gone live. It likely won’t be finished until hours later. I’ve Continue Reading
Pole Flip Perspective
Abstract: Pole Flip PerspectiveIt’s common for human perception to progress ‘forward’ through time, guided by memory, prediction, and learned Continue Reading
Barracks Life
Flipping through the photos, my mind went back to a different time and place. I could smell the open breezeways of the barracks. I could see every Continue Reading
My Face Hurts… a LOT
The week had been ramping up to this. All the prior training, all the talk, the boasting, and the detailed descriptions from my shipmates ran in Continue Reading
Why Work With a Licensed Professional Counselor
Photo by Monica Melton on Unsplash Having to deal with mental health and psychological issues is not new to many people. We should also seek the Continue Reading
The Role of In-Home Care in Long-Term Aging Plans
There are many aspects to consider when it comes to preparing for old age. Many families look for alternatives to help loved ones during the aging Continue Reading
What the Air Force Took and What It Left Behind
I saw her in the pre-op holding area one day, and her usual composure was gone. “Are you OK?” I asked. She didn’t answer. She stared past Continue Reading
Ride Along
By Evan Young Weaver A late 1960s, used, white-top, tan-bodied Toyota FJ Troopy. That’s what my dad drove. The dog was Hairy Ass Trueman by name Continue Reading