life

  • Morning Thoughts

    Morning Thoughts

    I read recently (as of this morning in fact) about the concept of eternal recurrence, the idea that we might be reliving the same moments over and over again due to the entropic nature of the universe. I’m sure you’d agree it is a profound and thought-provoking one – and perhaps a bit scary. It’s

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  • A Compilation of Goodbyes

    A Compilation of Goodbyes

    Not even seated,Your final goodbyes start toDevour my heart. I knew it was bad when I broke down at my desk. I could feel my head swelling and the air getting thinner. I still tried to keep it together. I may have made it until he asked “How are you feeling?”. I was never a

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  • A Confession Under the Freeway

    It was at a concert when I thought of you. The man on stage screamed into the mic, as I sipped on my red wine that was served gracefully in a plastic cup.  I nodded my head to the music as though I understood. But I was thinking of you and our last conversation – or

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  • A Barely Sober Dream

    A Barely Sober Dream

    Just one of the many sugar (or possibly anxiety) dreams I’ve had these past couple of weeks. I really hope this never happens.

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  • “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari

    Be prepared to face those questions you were not ready to ask. Harari will ask them for you. Read Review Below Rating: ★★★★ In his book, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Harari takes on the struggles we are facing socially in our world ranging from religion to politics to data security. I enjoyed this

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  • Escape

    Escape

      The train arrives promptly at eight o’ five And she takes a seat at the farthest bench.  Heart beating fast, telling her she is alive, Escaping a life that was so entrenched.   Surrounded by unchanging ideals That only altered in the depth of night, Make this moment feel so unreal, And she hardly

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  • Things My Dad Says

    Things My Dad Says

    No introduction needed – this is simply my Dad. Me: “Dad, do you have mouse traps?? I think I just saw a mouse!” Dad: “Go to bed.” Family exits vehicle. Dad: “Where are my keys?” Me: “Dad, the car is still running.” Me: “Less than 5% of the population has the same blood type as

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  • Out the Window

    Out the Window

    What do you see when you look out the window?   I used to look out a window when I was younger, Easily inspired to write lovely poems and adventurous stories.   I looked out my bedroom window on Winona Street. I would climb out and sit on the roof,   Observing those that casually walked

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