“some moments are nice, some arenicer, some are even worthwritingabout.” ― Charles Bukowski I’ve officially written down my perfect moment of the day for 6 months and 26 days. I have not missed a day. *and I kind of can’t believe it* This means I wrote a perfect moment: The day I found out I … More Perfect Moments: Update
Your eyes. The white is both canvas and parchment That give unlimited possibilities for art. The inside ring contains the colors of outside. They add hue and dimension to my life’s painting. The center is the ink well I dip my quill in- To write the stories for all to read. When I say “I … More A Poem: “Your Eyes”
“I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.” ― Anne Frank Contrary from the last cluster of articles I’ve posted… I am not ALWAYS so existential, or “meta” analytical. I made the comment to one of my closest friends about how I felt so glad I get to be … More Not Always Sad
“There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest suggestion of affection. As the amount of affection increases, the entertainment can … More Single Lady
I told the truth I swear I did! But the truth is different now than when I was a kid I thought that truth was absolute Until that one truth got the boot Why did I first conflate the two- That to be sure, it must be true. When what is sure after all “I” … More A Poem: “Truth”
“Cause we’re adventurers, and heartbreaks our map. A final destination, we lack. And we’ve stopped asking directions to place they’ve never been. And to be loved, we need to be known. We’ll finally find our way back home. And through the joy and pain that our lives bring… we can do hard things.” —Tish Melton … More Hard Things
**Trigger Warning** This post contains graphic recounting of sexual assault. “two types of survivors: the ones who did not die, and the ones who live. There will be those who will always remember and be the victim, and ones who just won’t. You have to go on, you have to learn, and you have to … More The night that changed it all
“Humans do not represent two discrete populations; heterosexual and homosexual. The world is not to be divided into sheep and goats, and not all things are black nor all things white. It is a fundamental of taxonomy that nature rarely deals with discrete categories. Only the human mind invents categories and tries to force facts … More My Kinsey Scale
“Look for God, suggests my Guru. Look for God like a man with his head on fire looks for water.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert “Anyone who thinks sitting in church can make you a Christian must also think that sitting in a garage can make you a car.” ― Garrison Keillor *Disclaimer* If you are a … More God(s), Religion(s) & Me(s)
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” -Friedrich Nietzsche I think about you when I write. Every. Single. Time. Still, I cannot decide if it inspires or impedes my writing. Probably both. Which is probably a good thing. You mean so much to … More I Think About You
“A Cleverly Named Blog” with Aubrey 