• Diary

    The Elegance Of Poetry And The Beauty Of Prose

    In my pursuit of answers, I have always been one to actively seek them out rather than have them handed to me, neatly packaged and tied with a bow. The word yes may be easily uttered by some, but I’ve often found myself deliberating my options, evaluating my choices, and making decisions based on my personal values and beliefs. My search was not for paradise or the underworld’s depths, but rather for a genuine human connection. I yearned for someone willing to listen to my stories and truly hear my voice. Blessings and dreams often feel like blurred portraits, slightly mismatched with the person before you, and it’s an ongoing…

  • Writing

    Press 3 For More Options, And Other Random Thoughts

    Ode to the random thoughts notebook; what it taught me about life, writing, and everything in between. When I was in my 20’s, my best friend at the time and I had what we referred to as our Random Thoughts Notebook. It worked like this.  Similar in concept to The Circle tape recording sketches as part of That 70’s Show, my friend and I would have a few drinks, and then write down whatever came to our minds.  Often times, it would be useless drivel, other times, something funny would be written down, and on a handful of occasions, there would be come useful ideas and concepts jotted down. We…