The Acclamatio of Social Media
Long ago, the Roman Senate was the epicenter of imperial governance. It was a swirling vortex of ambition and intrigue. Clad in the trappings of their station, these men of power engaged in ceaseless political maneuvering. Their voices echoed through the Senatorial chambers, booming like the clarion calls of war trumpets. Today, echoes of that […]
Telling One’s Story
The telling of one’s story is a complicated and often tumultuous task. It’s particularly tricky for one like myself, whose heart beats to wax poetic. It’s a task that requires delving into the deepest corners of my soul to unearth memories both beautiful and painful. Weaving experiences and emotions into a narrative that’s both truthful […]
A Tale of Tenacious Detachment from Scrolling Culture
In the digital dominion that permeates the very essence of our daily existence, it’s exceedingly difficult to be an unwavering maverick who boldly stands against the widening vortex of scrolling culture. I’ve become like a lone wolf in a world governed by the whims of blue-lit screens, daring to resist the gravitational pull of the […]
The More One Reads
An Essay About Literary Exploration and the Reader’s Voracious Appetite “I read my eyes out and can’t read half enough…the more one reads the more one sees we have to read.” John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams, Dec. 28, 1794 The ravenous reader is a vibrant, inquisitive butterfly, flitting from one literary flower to the […]
Every Day is Noteworthy
You may assume that not every day is noteworthy. Many days simply meld together in your mind without hesitation, and rarely do you regret when they’re over. Yet, it’s those days which I’ve learned to give special attention. Whenever I have an open square on my calendar, I decide to do something different. If I […]
Will My Prose Age Like Vintage Liquor?
At the end of each year, I find myself in the midst of a familiar introspection. I can’t help but evaluate my growth as a writer. There is an unquenchable desire within me to refine my craft, to make my words flow with more grace, and to articulate my thoughts with clarity and purpose. The […]
Self-Awareness Breeds Critical Thinking
There I stood, in the midst of the human experience, my heart pounding like a rambunctious jackrabbit’s, wandering the arid desert of uncertainty. Around me, I saw the frenetic whirlwind of people, like a flock of starlings, their wings beating erratically. As I whispered to myself, “I don’t know what the hell I’m doing,” I […]
Manifesting Expanding Horizons
Since I began my pursuits as a freelance creative dynamo, the most vital endeavor I still seek to bring into existence are new and creative ways to help people steadily and efficiently expand their horizons. Standing at the precipice of uncharted territories, with riches yet strange and unknown to be discovered, I’ve long wished to […]
I’ve Lived a Life Full of Almosts
Many of my memories are filtered by the bittersweet hues of “almost.”For many years, the word “finally” was elusive as the wisp of a cloud on a bright summer day. From the tender moments of my youth,I’ve embarked ona surreal adventure of nearly-there’s and not-quite’s. I’ve skimmed the surface of greatness, only to watch it […]
A Voice Clear and Unmistakeable
Tangled up in the ordinary, I spent years suffering under the weight of the mundane pressing down upon my soul. For me, the world had lost its luster, but I knew I wasn’t alone in this observation. A seemingly endless parade of dreary days shrouded our collective heart in an impenetrable fog. In this time […]