“If you love me, won’t you let me know?” ~Coldplay Apparently love makes the world go ’round. It’s responsible for some of the most massive structures known to man, for the fall of kings, and for the uncanny ability it has to turn a rainy day into a sunny one. Of course it can also … Continue reading Four-Letter Word
Dear Journal, I thought that in my regular life there was a juggling act, with the juxtaposition of wanting to spend time with my family, having to work every day, and getting in some sleep every now and again. But this summer takes the cake in terms of having my schedule locked up, squeezing me … Continue reading Dear Journal: All This Juggling
We rode in a huge bus down the myriad streets of Dublin, with all the amenities of home, but the bathroom was a little small. We visited a statue of James Joyce, piling out of the bus with wild abandon, glad not to be cooped up anymore. But my eye was drawn to the red … Continue reading Red Door
“Write about a time you said no.” I will preface this by letting you know that I hardly ever say no. If it’s a tough assignment I honestly believe I can do it, and I will often strain myself trying to do it despite evidence to the contrary. If it’s an invitation to karaoke night … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #85
The fragments hold Stuck like static Hanging on tightly Praying for peace In a chaotic existence Desperately seeking An excuse to fall To blaze a trail Like dying stars Delivered from heaven In ephemeral disgrace But still as beautiful As a flower in bloom Fighting to stay alive While the world revolves The dreams lost … Continue reading An Excuse to Fall
10 years ago today I found out I was going to be a father. I remember it like it was yesterday — the anticipation, the nerves, the hope that it was indeed going to happen, that it wasn’t a cruel joke being played on me by God. And yet it seemed like God was on … Continue reading July 2, 2005
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