Overcoming Paper Tigers
I’m blessed to share a name with the brilliant trailblazing aviator Amelia Earhart, who was tragically taken from us too soon. She was quite the boss babe, consistently having to overcome chauvinism in her chosen field of aviation. Amelia was also a successful writer in her own right. In her writings, she offered some poignant […]
From Muse to Movement
Most days, I find myself garbed in the familiar armor of the unassuming writer: a once vibrant t-shirt paired with ripped leggings or jeans or an old summer dress, all now graced with the battle scars of time. Within the intimacy of my writing sanctuary, I’ve authored countless scribblings birthed from the depths of my […]
How Ignored Monologues Can Become Engaging Conversation Starters
I once naively believed that each comment, blog post, or article I penned would seamlessly meld into the ceaseless discourse amidst the vast digital universe. Unfortunately, my words often seemed to dissolve into the ether, leaving me feeling like a monologuing actor performing to an empty theater, beseeching the indifferent shadows to lend their ears. […]
Why I Prefer True Crime Stories to Primetime Dramas
For me, the unvarnished stories of real-life transgressions are far more captivating than the sanitized, carefully choreographed world of fictional primetime crime dramas. These true crime docuseries I’ve watched religiously over the years transcend mere entertainment. They become historical records of humanity’s most twisted tales. Certainly, fictional crime dramas have their charms, weaving intricate webs […]
Smiling While Running
In her Substack newsletter post entitled “Just Smile and Glide,” Jamie Currie discusses one of her running friends. She remarks on his beautiful running form, comparing it to that of the legendary Eluid Kipchoge. I’ve never been a runner myself, as I prefer brisk walks for my exercise. Still, I’ve always been fascinated by the […]
Finding Common Ground
Years ago, a friend of mine and I discussed an important idea about human relationships. He argued that we should focus on where we agree with others, rather than where we disagree. This struck me as a good concept to ponder further. Eventually, my thoughts on the matter grew into what became this essay. Basically, […]
Possessions as Reflections
Let’s dive into an intriguing quote from Jami Attenberg’s book “I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing My Way Home.” In one chapter, she muses, “What are our possessions but an extension of our aesthetics?” For a little context, Attenberg is a renowned American fiction writer and essayist. She’s the author of a […]
The Absurd Power of Our Words
Here in these “Chronicles of Absurdia”, we don’t just tiptoe through the tulips of language; we leap into its very thicket, often finding ourselves tangled in its intricate vines of verbosity and verve. I often find myself entranced by simple turns of phrase uttered or penned by souls from centuries past. It’s quite stunning to […]
When Windows to the Past Open Inside a DOS Box
The digital world has evolved exponentially in the last few decades. With it, our relationship with technology has dramatically changed, as well. My discovery that Windows 3.1 works in DosBox on Mac, an emulator that allows old DOS applications to run on modern hardware, is a revelation with the potential to transport me back in […]