Category Archives: Thoughts
My Heart is (Breaking) With Orlando
I have wanted to say something about Orlando since hearing about it. And I can’t. Because I don’t understand. I don’t understand hating someone so fiercely you want to end their life. Even someone who has wronged you in the … Continue reading
Posted in breaking news, community, Crime, Current Events, Events, gay, LGBT, News, Opinion, Thoughts
Tagged "hate crime", domestic terrorism, grief, Gun Control, gun sense, loss, Mass Shootings, Orlando, Pulse, terror attack
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I Exorcised The Peruvian Demon Inside Of Me
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
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Writing Contests – Yes Or No?
It’s that time again. The time when it seems like there are a gazillion (okay, well several) writing contests for writers, aspiring writers and even writer-wannabes. Last year, I submitted my first essays EVER in such contests. They were my … Continue reading
Posted in Journal, Opinion, Publishing, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged best work, career, competition, creative writing, fiction, Nonfiction, opportunity, published, submitting, worth it, writing contests
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The Truth About “Writer’s Block”
I’ve heard of this thing called writer’s block before. See, it’s this condition of not being able to think of what to write or how to proceed with your writing. Supposedly it is a writer’s worst enemy. And why not? … Continue reading
When Did The Literary Community Become A Trump Rally/Hate Fest?
A few weeks ago while on vacation in Florida I checked my Facebook and saw my feed all atwitter. Antioch College published a piece by Daniel Harris in their winter issue – and it made people angry. Why? Because it … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, community, culture, Current Events, Equality, Inspiration, Journal, LGBT, media, Opinion, Publishing, Social Media, Thoughts, Writers, Writing
Tagged "mental health", Amanda Lauren, Antioch College, Antioch Review, business sense, common sense, Daniel Harris, death was a blessing, Donald Trump, editor, gender, hate speech, health, literary community, narcissist, publishing, Robert Fogarty, The Sacred Androgen, The Sacred Androgen: The Transgender Debate, transgender, what were they thinking?, xoJane
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