Category Archives: Thoughts

Love The Magazine, But Can’t Get On Board With The Editor: When Is It Officially “Selling Out”

Posted on February 22, 2016 by DMW

I’m a writer. Writing is not what I do, it’s not a career path or choice, it’s not a hobby. It’s a calling; it’s an integral part of who I am. It is a crazy desperate need and the moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Publishing, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged access, ada, americans with disabilities act, Association of Writers and Writing Programs, AWP, bullying, controversy, disabilities, discrimination, equality, inclusion, Kate Gale, principles, selling out | Leave a comment

Another Blogiversary

Posted on February 15, 2016 by DMW

It almost passed without me even realizing it, but today marks the second anniversary of my first blog post (and this is my first-ever blog). Looking back on the last year, I’m not sure what conclusions to come to or … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, blogging, Journal, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged "first year blogging", "self-competition", anniversary, blogger, expectations, labels, niche, success | Leave a comment

Celebrating The Broncos Win And My Surprising Enthusiasm

Posted on February 8, 2016 by DMW

I am not a sporty person – like even a little. I don’t watch football, which is kind of funny considering that I dated quite a few football players in my day and even went to games to “cheer them … Continue reading →

Posted in breaking news, Current Events, Entertainment, Events, sports, Thoughts | Tagged clueless, Denver Broncos, entertainment, Events, football, jinx, luck, NFL, not into sports, not sporty, sport, sports, sporty, Superbowl, Superbowl 50, underdog | Leave a comment

Pro-Rape: Seriously, We’re Doing This Now?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by DMW

Okay, so yesterday I was on social media after writing a review, thinking about topics for future blog posts when I came across something I thought must be an exaggerated, inaccurate or “spoof” article because it was just too much. … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Current Events, Events, Life, lifestyle, News, Opinion, People, Relationships, Social Justice, Thoughts | Tagged "rape culture", "victim blame", crime, Daryush Valizadeh, hate, hate group, legalize rape, misogyny, objectification, pro-rape, rape, Return of Kings, Roosh, sexism, women | Leave a comment

Work (For) IT!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by DMW

This past Christmas, I received a generic Christmas card from my father, the same one that was sent out to everyone else. I smiled that I actually received a card and quickly dismissed the passing, “That’s it?” I have never … Continue reading →