Category Archives: Life

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 →

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 | Leave a comment

Working, Writing Through Grief: Orlando and The Huffington Post

Posted on June 19, 2016 by DMW

Last week I woke up, sat at my laptop, and immediately saw my Facebook feed full of sorrow and grief and shock and outrage. I learned what happened in Orlando. And I was shocked, devastated and maybe a little numb. … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, News, Opinion, Social Justice, Social Media, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged anger, grief, Huffington Post, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, published | Leave a comment

Four Years: Another Birthday Missed

Posted on June 7, 2016 by DMW

Four years. That’s what it will be in ten days. Four years since I’ve seen, spoken to or really had any contact beyond the occasional email or text message where she wants something… where I can’t even be sure that … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, People, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "child abuse", "toxic relationships", abuse, birthday, hope, love, no contact, oldest sibling, protective, sister | Leave a comment

I Exorcised The Peruvian Demon Inside Of Me

Posted on June 2, 2016 by DMW

For the past 9+ days I’ve had a demon inside of me. That’s how it has felt for the last week. Hi, my name is Michael, and I am not any good at being sick. Not even a little. See … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Health, home, Life, Medical, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "immune system", catch up, chemo, Cold, Flu, humor, immunity, Peru, preexisting conditions, sick, vulnerable adult | Leave a comment

Florida 2016: Take One

Posted on May 17, 2016 by DMW

A little less than two weeks ago, Roy (the husband) and I finally made it back to Florida to visit his family. It was a vacation – sort of. It was in the sense that it was a break from … Continue reading →