I hate this place. Sitting here staring blankly at the laptop screen, wondering what to say, what to type, what to create next. The truth, or at least some transcendent revelation, is what I hope to always post up and put down for posterity, for my loved ones, for the world. But what if "truth" … Continue reading Living and writing from the “in-between” moments
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My Monday Metrical Musings #18
What's I.W.D. to my mom?^ Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com She sits all day In that caged chair uprightLocked in by the armrestsHemmed in by table slide She sits all day Color pencils in handTo bring life to black and whitePictures from my son, her little man She sits all day my momIt's all that … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #18
Losing my “read-ligion”! How reading’s become more restless than restful
As a writer, I shouldn't be asking this question. Yet here I am, asking it anyway. Why do I read? Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com I thought I knew the answer to this. I read in order to learn things; to understand things; to enjoy things. I read to discover what I've yet to discover, … Continue reading Losing my “read-ligion”! How reading’s become more restless than restful
Life Hack Book Review #2 – The world just can’t get enough of feel-good quotes
The other day my wife told me about a book someone mentioned to her. I was immediately attentive, since she rarely talks about books, a topic I'm always game for. She said that according to her friend, this book could be read by anyone of almost any age (meaning there were both pictures for toddlers … Continue reading Life Hack Book Review #2 – The world just can’t get enough of feel-good quotes
“Happy Valentines Day son!” – Letter to him when the time comes
Happy Valentines Day, son!Yes, your dear old man can't help but notice that February 14 is here again.Since you're now of age to date, I thought it's high time I shared my Valentines Day experience with you, in hopes it'll help you navigate the sea of love.I remember well the stress I had as a … Continue reading “Happy Valentines Day son!” – Letter to him when the time comes
My Car Saga Musings #1 — Stay a “slave to the drive”?
[Note to reader: I wrote about my car in the post below during a semi state of exasperation and resignation last Thursday. But just so you know, all's well again now (sort of)!] Vehicle log: Thursday 4 February 2021. Control. Right now, I can’t tell you what it feels like when you have it. But, … Continue reading My Car Saga Musings #1 — Stay a “slave to the drive”?
My Monday Metrical Musings #14
Help Photo by lalesh aldarwish on Pexels.com I stood at his doorUnwilling to step inYet hopelessly drawn To uncover what's within Never did I thinkThis day would come for meThese open-wound momentsOf what in the past had beenDeep hurts long buriedNow about to be dugged upDoes it have to be like thisFor me to find … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #14
Life Skills I Do Not Have #1 — People Skills
I was never good with people. As a kid, I was usually left to my own devices and found myself alone most of the time. The only time I wasn’t alone was when I was in school, where I learnt early on that it could be both fun and frightening. Not having any siblings or … Continue reading Life Skills I Do Not Have #1 — People Skills
My Monday Metrical Musings #12
Rocking Chair Photo by Mohammad Sanaei on Pexels.com There he sitsIn his father's old rocking chairBobbing back and forthBack and forthBack and forth. It takes him backTo happier timesOr maybe they were justInnocent times?When the world seemed easyAnd when 'gay' meant 'happy'. "I feel your pain, son"His dad once told himBut he didn't reallyThough the … Continue reading My Monday Metrical Musings #12
“Who’s with me?” The truth about friends
You probably heard the question "Who's with me?" in more movies than you care to count (though I challenge you to name one!). There'll be like one guy asking this question of his band of brothers, just before they head off for new adventures. Or something like that. One year ago, I decided to give … Continue reading “Who’s with me?” The truth about friends