Category Archives: My Stories
Addiction and Redemption
I once went through a very unfortunate and embarrassing phase. I’m not exactly proud to admit it. In fact, it might be one of my more shameful secrets. I can’t explain why I did it. I guess I’ve always blamed … Continue reading →
In the Shadows
I’m not ready for October to end. I am one of those annoying people who happen to love Halloween. I love the decorations, the costumes, the candy, the darkness. Some may think that to love Halloween is morbid, but I … Continue reading →
Me Too?
I have been in deep reflection over this “Me too” phenomenon. I have been giving it careful consideration trying to tally those moments that would allow me to say, ah yes, it has happened to me, too. It turns out, … Continue reading →
How to Start the Perfect Campfire
Unfortunately, for you -the reader, the title of this blogpost may be a little misleading. You see, I really don’t know how one starts the perfect campfire. I didn’t grow up camping. I never learned to start a fire with … Continue reading →
Hurrican’t
You really can’t understand the mentality of a Floridian unless you are one. You could never really imagine what it’s like standing on your front porch while a hurricane bears down on you from all sides. Witnessing the shear power … Continue reading →
Sunflower Power
Everyday for the past 3 weeks, I have driven the 35 miles to work and watched this little patch of sunflowers grow on the side of Interstate 40. I am enough of a narcissist to think that the little patch … Continue reading →
A Call to Arms
I have never been a fan of 45. The reason is simple, the origin of my dislike is clear. He takes the thing that I value most, the thing that speaks my innermost secrets, conveys life and death, healing and … Continue reading →
No Good Deed…
I like reading stories about people doing good deeds. I am greatly annoyed by stories that people post about themselves doing good deeds. That defeats the purpose! You don’t take pictures of yourself giving a sandwich to a homeless person … Continue reading →
Hair-esy
I’ve written about my favorite razors before and about how they are getting harder and harder to find. Razor Burn Well, now it has reached critical mass. I ordered them through Amazon Prime weeks ago and they still haven’t arrived. … Continue reading →
Antiquated
Today was a good day. There were only a few things on the agenda that needed to get done. The first was to get the car inspected, but unfortunately, my place was closed due to a funeral, such is the … Continue reading →


