There’s something about the holidays that always brings me a tinge of sadness. Of course, depression always reveals itself around this time of year (financial stress being a major factor) but for me it is always something different. Part of … Continue reading
It’s Halloween, and you slip on the headdress like it’s a treat, no trick. *** You become something that is not a fictional being, but alive. *** Your pigeonhole will garner you candy and laughs but we aren’t laughing. *** … Continue reading
Dear No Doubt, I had such high hopes for you. I even purchased iTunes credits for you. Your first single was a strong teaser. Your second single was even better. Like your album title, I was ready to push and … Continue reading
It was a lazy Sunday in the suburban countryside (fancy for: middle of nowhere) of Sturgeon Falls. I was alone at home as a result of my teenage, and current, 2 p.m. sleep-in tendencies. The doorbell rang. I ignored it … Continue reading
“I’m not telling you to make the world better, because I don’t think that progress is necessarily part of the package. I’m just telling you to live in it. Not just to endure it, not just to suffer it, not … Continue reading
People, by nature, don’t like it when others succeed. Admit it; I’ll admit it; let’s all admit it. Whenever we hear good news or opportunities that come about for someone, no matter how happy we are about it, we secretly … Continue reading
Today I got sad while listening to Amy Winehouse. Which made me think, I can’t even remember the last time I laughed and truly meant it – is that sad/pathetic? It’s easy to make me chuckle, but a good laugh, … Continue reading