Dear Recent College Graduate, I used to be you. 10 years ago when I was quite a bit younger and a few pounds lighter than I am now. And back then I thought I had the world at the tips of my fingers. But I was wrong. What I really had was a mound of … Continue reading To A Recent College Graduate
“What traffic sign best reflects your life right now?” Yield: To surrender or submit. I see those red and white signs, and I can’t help wanting to plow right through, whether or not anyone is waiting at the intersection. You know why? Because I hate having to give in to someone else. I feel like … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #52
Why do you think it takes someone dying for us to finally realize the brevity of life? I mean, we can be blissfully ignorant most times, can’t we? Someone we’ve known for our entire lives is someone we’ll know for the entire rest of our lives, or so we think without consciously thinking it. It’s … Continue reading Brevity of Life
This guilt hangs heavy Like fruit on the vine Ripe with future decay Yet tempting still As succulent as sin Waiting for a fire To cleanse my dry soul It bends without breaking Scratches and claws Always emerging intact Even though weather scarred Bruised and brushed aside This emotional storm No reservoir in sight Just … Continue reading Low Hanging Fruit
For as long as I can remember I’ve been an optimist, you know, the kind of person who sees the silver lining in every cloud, and who believes that everything will work out for good regardless of how things seem. When people ask me for my opinion I’ll say something like, “The sun’ll come out … Continue reading The Closet Pessimist
When I was young I remember special days at school, when we were supposed to invite guests to join us. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were relatively easy (if my dad was in town). The celebration of uncles and aunts was decidedly harder, but sometimes got fulfilled. But the toughest one by far was Grandparents’ … Continue reading Grandfathers’ Day
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