And it's this perseverance that I concentrate on, that I insist upon. I say this proudly: INQUISITION turns one year old this week. And I'm pleased with the results, because the fact that you're even reading this means I've persevered on this effort. Many people don't know how it is to struggle, especially for something as abstract as a putting a few passionate words on paper or projecting someting affecting on a screen. And though this site isn't the peak of art-media discussion, what little ground I've gained I'm satisfied with.

     Of course, there's much room for improvement, and through the past year I made many announcements that never materialized. There's still no musical or film files to be downloaded. None of those hot MP3 files that are the rage all over the net. The Fiction section is still boarded up, like a hot nighclub that was hyped-up but never opened its doors. Time has become the most valuable commodity, and with a consuming day job, adding stuff to this site promptly hasn't been possible. I apologize for the content that never materialized. Because I'm not paying for the material I put in this site I'm aware I'm not attracting many talents. Maybe the moment I offer a few bucks for fiction I might get some true short gems in my e-mail. And ugh, I still don't have a true dot com address. All these things I'm very aware of.

     But still I persevere. Because my heart's in this matter. And my soul is in my fiction. My spirit in the films I long to create. INQUISITION is a labor of love, a drive to keep my mind and essence constantly stirring. I hope this site does the same for you. One thing's that bugged me is the flakyness of some individuals I've met in the past year and to whom I've spoken about the site. They call themselves artists, poets, filmmakers, musicians, yet after a good conversation I've never heard from them again nor seen any genuine interest in collaboration. Many probably think the site won't ever add to much. This saddens me but it won't stop me from continuing labor on this site and my other projects. I wish these people well and deep inside I wish that many wouldn't be so self-absorbed. I've no time for grudges or to nurse bitterness for anyone. Plus, as I read years ago, the reasons and forces that bring people together in collaboration and true friendships and relationships are mysteries we are to accept and work with.

     So INQUISITION's a year old. This place's not prone to become the next Salon.com. When I think of INQUISITION as one of those corporate "zine" sites, I get somewhat of a cringe. I think INQUISITION's still charged with potential. I hope to continue rambling about life, what I see, the art that moves me, and in my journey I hope to find more nuggets of truth and meet those of you out there who truly give a f**k. Because, I keep going and going and...I give a f**k.