Category Archives: Events

I Remember

Posted on September 11, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

Labor Day 2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

Turning 32

Posted on July 26, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

One Month Later… Grief, Anger, Defiance, Tolerance vs. Acceptance, Resolve

Posted on July 12, 2016 by DMW

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 | Leave a comment

Still Here: Not Dead, Just Busy

Posted on July 5, 2016 by DMW

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 →