Chain of Unconsciousness - A swim upstream

Life is a journey; enjoy the trip.  What follows is not a collection of drug-induced ramblings (unless of course, one considers caffeine a drug, in which case, the previous assertion would be patently untrue), but a monologue of a life evolving.  A modern Odyssey, complete with a loyal and suffering Penelope, a gifted but troubled Telemachus, with the addition of the daughters Faith and Justice.  Be forewarned, yon seekers of great wisdom; the keys of success and vast knowledge may well leave the reader sorely disappointed;  any evidence of such is purely accidental, and any exercise of such information may pose substantial risk to one's health, sanity and credit rating.  Of course, the sirens' song is tempting the reader onward, hoping the author will share some deep insight into the meaning of Taylor Swift's latest album (though she has essentially detailed her songwriting process herself), the details of a new green technology that will save mankind (dilithium crystal fusion), or a scathing treatise on what is wrong with American politics (politicians).  What is to be revealed depends on the reader's frame of reference; the only certainty in the contents is the use of mono- and poly-syllabic words made up of vowels and consonants.  Any further conjecture or contemplation would be futile. Before the journey can begin, it is time to jump in the water (feet first, please, no diving!).  Never mind the swirling waters of Charybdis...