For a person whose bones troubled him so, he had an odd affinity for the rain. He equated the building of a storm to the awkward uncertainty of foreplay with a new partner. In either case he felt tense, twisted, almost oafish in movement, as if he … [Continue reading] about Exhale #fastfiction
Despite what the Fresh Prince would have us believe, parents understand a few things. One of which is how fleeting and precious quiet moments with are children are. As I dive head first into procrastination this wet winter's morning, I’m reminded of … [Continue reading] about Songs to Come
Let’s ban the phrases “fake it till you make it” and “act as if.” Thanks to these optimistically inclined utterances, there is a preponderance of posers infiltrating every conceivable profession. I see nothing wrong a healthy dose of ambition, but … [Continue reading] about Don’t Fake It
They say that truth is stranger than fiction, but I’ve always believed them to be on equal footing. Too often, truth is fiction. I learned this long before politicians spoke of fake news and alternative facts. The con isn’t new. It isn’t unique … [Continue reading] about Stop Chasing FADs
He’s always been there whispering to my subconscious. It’s not a crazy thing. We all have one, that voice you hear in moments of doubt. He can be helpful under the right circumstances, telling you to take the job, kiss the girl, or cross the street … [Continue reading] about The Narrator #fastfiction