It was a cold, dry, winter night. I was riding shotgun in my dad's 96 bronco. He sat quietly behind the wheel looking ahead, tired. I watched empty desert, painted moonlight blue, rush past the window. I started to nod off. A heavy crosswind made the truck sway side to side hypnotically, but I stayed cradled in my car seat, snuggly held down a web of buckles and straps. It's quiet, a comfortable s... » Continue Reading
Self Improvement. A highly sought after, daunting, and commodified concept that permeates our modern hustle culture driven lives. Promoted by snobby Pilates influencers in matching lulu lemon sets and red faced screaming alpha males, all pushing the same ideals. If you don't get up at 5 am, work out for an hour, journal, eat whole foods, and make 6 figures; then you're failing at life and its all... » Continue Reading
I don't want to live, But I don't want to die either. I know what it's like die. To go to bed unsure if I'll wake up the next morning. To feel my heart squeeze when telling my friends, "I'll see you later" because I felt like I lied. There is no peace. No sweet embrace. No light at the end of the tunnel. It hurts like hell. To feel the tendrils of death wrap around » Continue Reading
Last night, for the first time in months, it rained. A single thunderclap sliced through the night, setting James's nerves on fire. The fo » Continue Reading
Staring down the barrel of a life changing diagnosis, I fell to my knees and begged to a God that doesn't love me. All those hours spent in Church staring up at a the golden monstrance, wondering "Where are you? Why can't I feel you?" My classmates always said they felt close to him. Always bragging about how their prayers were answered, how they felt God's love in their hearts and minds. I alway... » Continue Reading
So the end of the year is here and I decided to show off some drawings and paintings I've created throughout the year. I fell in love with a few new mediums and really expanded my repertoire. I started my watercolor and oil pastel journey this year and have really enjoyed exploring two mediums I quite frankly hated on for many years prior. These will be presented in rough order by date of creati... » Continue Reading
Finally got around to starting this wonderful challenge! (10/19/25 - 10/25/25) Frank Sinatra - In The Wee Small Hours 1955 - USA - 50:25 - 16 Tracks Starting off strong with a very sweeping and melancholy album by Frank Sinatra; featuring whimsical orchestral flourishes paired with somber lyrics steeped in love and heartbreak and finding hope in times of crisis. Overall a very enchanting album pa... » Continue Reading
On Tuesday I started teaching myself how to tie my own flies and here are the results! I have been having an absolute blast and I am very excited and proud to show my creations off a bit. San Juan Worm. The San Juan Worm is a very simple but effective pattern that mimics aquatic worms floating around in the water. They can be fished anytime any place but are most effective in Spring when rivers r... » Continue Reading
According to a South African Preacher by the name of Joshua Mhlakela, the great biblical rapture will happen today (Sept 23,2025) or potentially tomorrow (Sept 24, 2025). After sharing his divine vision experience on TikTok many American Christians have seemed to subscribe to the idea that the Rapture is just around the corner. It has been downright disturbing watching the videos posted on 'Raptu... » Continue Reading
I used to be a very busy and active person. However as of the end of last year I developed a laundry list of chronic health conditions that have quite frankly changed my life for the worst. I am thankfully on a path to recovery and have the privilege of having access to treatment and healthcare which I don't take for granted. One of the things that has changed for me is that my life is incredibly... » Continue Reading
After the events that took place in Utah and the targeted assassination of Charlie Kirk, I fear an upcoming wave of violence will come crashing over the horizon in the coming months. While I had no respect for Kirk and his rhetoric, and will not mourn nor celebrate his death, I have seen a variety of reactions to the news that sets me on edge. I genuinely hope that this will not inspire or embolde... » Continue Reading