Over the last few months, my wife has pushed me to do more art. It’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve been in a bit of a writing slump
Gaining a New Perspective
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Leave It Better Than You Found It
During my end-of-the-year break, I spent a lot of time thinking about my place in the world. With all the major news that seems to break…
Thawing Out
So, as you may have noticed, I haven’t been around much. I usually take a few weeks off every year at the end of December, but this time…
10 Questions
As Christmas draws near, I thought I would do something different this week. Instead of an essay, I decided to answer ten questions
Random Thoughts: The Sequel
I have a friend who posts random thoughts every week. I don’t know if that’s necessary, but occasional random thought posts work for me.
Creative Conundrum
I’ve been drawn to music for as long as I can remember. As a teenager, I pantomimed to 80’s metal albums when I wasn’t relentlessly…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s the middle of October, and I’m finally feeling some nicer temps, at least in the evening and the morning. October is my favorite time…
Hope in the Face of Disaster
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, my wife and I booked a cabin in the quaint mountain town of Lake Lure, NC. It was a beautiful…
Random Thoughts
It’s been a chaotic week here; among other things, we’ve had car troubles and a near miss from a tropical storm that still managed to give…
You Can’t Go Back, But You Can Evolve
I’ve always been a “you can’t go back” kind of guy. Once I set myself on a path, that’s it—no looking back, no second-guessing. Over…