This is another post inspired by random conversation. However, in this case, it was inspired by something I overheard rather than a conversation I participated in. I was in a coffee shop the other day and the group next to me was a little loud so it was hard not to hear them. The basic... Continue Reading →
Ramblings about Race, Culture and Dating
I spent more time in 2014 thinking about, talking about, and writing about race and dating – both separately and as a joint issue – than I probably ever did before. Now there were various reasons for it but the three that influenced me the most were: I was reading more about race issues, especially... Continue Reading →
Goodbye (a poem)
Sadness creeps in as night falls;Loneliness invades my soulAs anger finally departs. It's time to let go,To move on. I've said those same wordsDozens of times.But today, I finally hear them. I'm ready to say,Goodbye to you.
My thoughts on hunting and anti-hunters
My major in university was Political Science and I’ve always been very comfortable voicing my opinions on politics, society, human rights, religion, gender issues… basically on any topic. Some I can talk more intelligently about but I’ve always enjoyed a good discussion or debate about just about anything. As long as it is a discussion,... Continue Reading →
The Worst Case of Writer’s Block Ever
Actually, the title is a little misleading as I had lots of ideas and the few times I’ve had writer’s block before, it was because I was stuck… I couldn’t think what came next in the story or I couldn’t write the chapter the way I wanted to (i.e. I would write a few pages... Continue Reading →