Category: Articles of Absurdia

Edward Said, author of “Orientalism,” shared in that work how learned and imaginative writings are never truly free. They’re tightly bound by distinct boundaries that dictate the imagery employed, the assumptions made, and the intentions behind the writings. Understanding these limitations offers a fresh lens through which to examine and interpret such pieces. Let’s uncover […]

In December of 2021, I penned and posted a piece on my website titled “The Crossroads at Panic Street and Heartbreak Avenue.” It was later removed and published as a part of my short essay collection, Cloud Pieces. I have no idea how I came up with that title, but it’s still there today. The […]

In an age of information deluge, the line “I get all the news I need from the weather report” from Simon & Garfunkel’s song “The Only Living Boy in New York” resonates more profoundly than ever. Today, when our attention is under siege from 24-hour news cycles, incessant social media updates, and an endless barrage […]

There are many times when I will take an extended break from serious writing. Frankly, the typical reason for erratic production is a general lack of interest in my writings. Occasionally, I’ll write something that receives an unexplainable  surge in interest. One such article that garnered an unusual amount of attention was one pondering the […]

In our modern times, there are two distinct ways to keep a journal: handwritten and digital. In my younger years, I dedicated myself to first scribbling in notebooks. Later, I’d extract the best bits and reproduce them digitally. As I entered my college years, though, I began to transition my writing entirely to digital mediums.  […]

Once in the fantastical realm of elementary school, an epic quest was bestowed upon us pupils. Our teacher summoned us to a great and wiggly challenge: we were to raise earthworms as a motley troupe of amateur vermiculturists. The excitement of the task was palpable in the classroom, both for good and ill.Some of us […]

“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.” –Pablo Picasso   Many people might think of Picasso as the man who looked at the world as if it were a kaleidoscope and thought, “Why not make it even more twisted?” But, he’s also the guy […]

There are three things that I hate more than anything else in this world: bigotry, hypocrisy, and illicit narcotics. All three are destructive and all are out of control. It makes me physically ill to witness teenagers and young adults trading the promise of their youth for an easy high. These fools feel invincible until […]

Our human experience, this trek through Absurdia, is a complex and multidimensional journey. It’s full of both ephemeral and everlasting moments. Every memory we create, emotion we feel, and day we experience shapes us into the individuals that we are. Even when their effects appear lost to the passage of time, the residue and essence […]