Failure of Democracy
As the clock ticks down on the 2024 Presidential Election, the United States stands on the precipice of another political firestorm. With a convicted felon and a clearly overwhelmed and incompetent current president being the only options, clearly democracy is on a slippery slope in America. This pair of non-choices to lead our nation is […]
How Many Words is a Picture Really Worth?
Some time ago, I analyzed a quote by famous photographer Ansel Adams. Naturally, this means I needed to also discuss one of the most famous photography related sayings ever, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Unlike some sayings, such as “set the bar,” which have a clear and specific origin point, the origins of […]
How to Bridge Value Gaps with Your Own Content
Once upon a not-so-distant yesterday, content was crowned king, and marketers across the land bowed to its reign. If you’ve ever wandered through the kingdom of digital marketing, you might have heard the bards sing tales of blogs like Moz and how they turned mere words into golden leads. But, the plot thickens. It’s not […]
The Hardest Part of Writing
The hardest part of writing is knowing what not to write. Writing is often as much about what you leave out as what you include. It’s much like sculpting; as a sculptor removes pieces of marble to reveal the form within, a writer discards words to uncover the true essence of their message. When you […]
Why Your Personal Traits Matter More Than You Think
I was taught at many points in my childhood that character determines your fate. The common consensus is that nothing can be more true when it comes to your personal success and happiness. Ultimately, it’s not what you know or even how hard you work that determines your success – it’s who you are. If […]
Why We Must Challenge the Status Quo of Reading Comprehension
Even in elementary school, I felt that reading comprehension tests were little more than exercises in restating the obvious. These tests often seemed to measure little more than our ability to regurgitate facts and details rather than allowing us to truly engage with the material. For me, the sign of good writing is if you […]
Reruns All Become Our History
Isn’t it strange how reruns of old shows and movies somehow become intertwined with the memories of our physical lives? It’s as if we were in the room where all these fictional events took place. Those repeated broadcasts of television shows and movies hold a unique place in our lives.Over time, these reruns shape and […]
Books as Mirrors
On a rainy afternoon, where the world outside my windows blurs into a watercolor haze, I’ll often find myself cradling a well-worn book. I often choose the books I read on a whim, as if it were calling to me from a crowded shelf. A book worthy of my attention should feel like stepping into […]
What Does it Mean to Be Melancholy?
I’ve spent most of my life dancing with shadows. They’re always with me, silently stretching and shrinking, mimicking my every move. But, sometimes, I’ll walk with a shadow that isn’t just a play of light and dark, but a persistent feeling. It becomes a silent ghost that clings to my soul like dew on early […]