Category Archives: Events
I Remember
Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I do. I just arrived in my World History class second period – it was my senior year of high school. I was confused as to why the TV was … Continue reading
Posted in community, Crime, Current Events, Events, History, News, Thoughts
Tagged 9/11, anniversary, emotional proximity, terror attack, terrorism, tragedy
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Labor Day 2016
I had big plans this Labor Day… 1. DO NOT MAKE ANY PLANS. 2. Do nothing. 3. Try to avoid leaving the house. 4. Sleep in. 5. Write if you can, but don’t pressure yourself. 6. Animal cuddles. 7. Grill … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Holidays, home, Life
Tagged "day off", "Labor Day", Long weekend, no plans, relaxation, sleep, staycation
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Turning 32
I turn 32 on Thursday. I turn 32 on Thursday. Sorry, I’m just trying to let it sink in. I turn 32 on Thursday. This… has me feeling a mixed bag of confusing and overly complicated emotions. Disappointed. Proud. Anxious. … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Health, Journal, Life, Opinion, Personal, Thoughts
Tagged "birthday curse", "midlife crisis", anxiety, Anxious, be kind, being true to oneself, birthday, choices, Depressed, Disappointed, doubt, goals, Hopeful, Proud, reevaluating
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One Month Later… Grief, Anger, Defiance, Tolerance vs. Acceptance, Resolve
One month ago today something horrible happened. I’m sure you know what it is because everyone knows it by name. And if it takes you a minute, I’ve only written about it three times (this is the fourth) in the … Continue reading
Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged acceptance, anger, bigotry, discrimination, Father's Day, grief, hate, homophobia, Huffington Post, love, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, reality check, reflection, tolerance
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Still Here: Not Dead, Just Busy
For the past two weeks I’ve kind of let my two blogs (remember I have a blog for reviews too) go. Nothing is wrong. I’m not dead, just busy. I’ve really tried to focus on writing for online sites, pitching … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, blogger, blogging, Current Events, Events, gay, Journal, LGBT, Life, Personal, Relationships, Writing
Tagged acceptance, anger, busy, career, emotional turmoil, grief, homophobia, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, pitch, productivity, published, taking a break
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