I’m not a big fan of strip clubs. Like cocaine, to me they seem like a waste of money, or some kind of trap for men without… Read more “Midnight Marauders Pt. 1”
Pier Pressure
When the sun would rise, it shined light though the hull and illuminated the pitch black dark that helped keep me asleep through the night. At night,… Read more “Pier Pressure”
Revamping My Cathartic and Organizing Process of Writing
The emotional turmoil I’ve been through has caused me to write again. Forcing me to look inside myself and examine my faults; search for the tools needed… Read more “Revamping My Cathartic and Organizing Process of Writing”
Ratchet Island
I missed my flight because I spent too much time at a bar talking to a lonely, older woman who had just got off a cruise ship. … Read more “Ratchet Island”
On Desire in LTR’s
I drove home from work and listened to this TED talk from Esther Perel about maintaining desire in a long term relationship. From all the source material… Read more “On Desire in LTR’s”
Feminist Bullies
When Pretty Girls Fight When you do something wrong, and her reaction is to verbally yell, ask you condescending questions, immediately cut you off in your attempt… Read more “Feminist Bullies”
Letter to my Fictional Daughter
In a writing group, I was prompted to write a letter to my fictional daughter about what type of man I think she should choose. Here is what I came up with.
Frankly My Dear, I don’t Give a Damn
It’s important to know when to draw the line, to admit when you’ve had enough, to realize when you no longer need to chase someone or something. … Read more “Frankly My Dear, I don’t Give a Damn”
Flux
You can go from sheer determination and focus to wondering what the hell is happening in seemingly an instant. It can happen several times in your life… Read more “Flux”
Addiction
Addiction can be an abuse of power or a gift you have that no one else does. It can be a drug, or an activity; if it’s damaging your long term goals looking at your behavior through the lens of addiction can be profoundly helpful
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