Making Mistakes
I’ve long had this epic struggle with 365-day challenges over the years, always starting at January 1st. Each time, I was lucky to make it to late January, and often not more than a few days. Obviously, I made a mistake forcing myself to start at the beginning of a new calendar. But that’s not […]
How to Choose Your Rabbit Holes Wisely
Overthinking is my mind’s favorite pastime! One moment, I’ll ponder what to have for lunch, and the next, because of some offhand remark I make in jest, I’m contemplating the culinary preferences of 14th-century monarchs. Overthinking is less of a straight line and more of a squiggle drawn by a caffeinated squirrel. Then there are […]
Bathed in Bluelight
Today, let’s take a moment to shine a light – a bright bluelight, to be exact – on our modern-day fixation with backlit screens. Our world has quietly become one in which we’ve become like a gentle flutter of moths to a warm flame, mirrored by our own unending ritual dance around the cool glow […]
Making Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Visible
I personally have suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as ME/CFS, since 2015 when I finished my nearly six months of chemotherapy. Consistently, doctors refused to acknowledge my symptoms as anything besides laziness. It’s lucky that I sought a second opinion, discovered the enormous tumor that should’ve killed me, and started on chemotherapy right […]
Will My Prose Age Like Vintage Liquor?
At the end of each year, I evaluate my growth as a writer. I have an unquenchable desire to refine my craft, to make my words flow with more grace, and to articulate my thoughts with clarity and purpose. The rhythm and meter of prose have become like vital bodily functions. Yet, I still stumble […]
Doing What You Can May Be More Than You Think
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe This quote from the late Arthur Ashe should make us pause and explore the true depth of our own beginnings and capabilities. Ashe was a trailblazer in the tennis world and the first African-American to compete at the international level. […]
When I Took a Moment to Breathe
At most points in my life, I haven’t written nearly as much as I would like. The cacophony of life’s obligations have consistently drowned out the serene whisper of creativity. So, whenever a rare moment of respite has allowed me to breathe, to step back from the relentless treadmill of daily chores and endless tasks, […]
Life is Absurd, So Stop Fooling Yourself
“The realization that life is absurd cannot be an end, but only a beginning.” ― Albert Camus Life is absurd, and yet, most of us fool ourselves into believing that it isn’t. We humans daily experience an inherent disconnect between our quest for inherent meaning and the indifferent universe we inhabit. This concept tickles the […]
My 6 Favorite Songs by The Kinks
Growing up I mostly listened to country music as that’s what my parents mostly listen to, even to this day. But, thanks to some old vinyl records, I was introduced a lot of classic rock including the famous band from Boston, called, um, Boston. Around the time I was introduced to Boston and James Taylor, […]