journal

Carol & The End of The World

Don't be like Carol, her parents, Donna, Luis, or Eric. Don't wait to live your life.

music

Music Review: How Do You Sleep At Night? With You

Last year, I stumbled across an artist named Teezo Touchdown. Immediately, I had to check my assumptions and suppress my reaction to how he presented himself.

philosophy

Often, sincerity and poise ought not to dine together.

music

Hip Hop Faves From 2023

I used to do a yearly "Code The Block" post. It was a playlist of songs that reflected specific moments from my year. This year, I wanted to focus on music that breaks the mold. Music that reflects the evolution and perspectives that often contribute to the hip-hop

fiction

Call Me Richard

Things have slowed lately, so I ran to Minton's quickly. I've got habits to support. I mean, bills to pay.

journal

Hitting The Corner

I typically see a couple of other folks braving the wee hours of the morning. You know, paying the man. But not that morning. I was the only idiot on the block.

journal

Nós Somos O Número Um!

I've never made resolutions, but my family and I started sharing our "intentions" for the following year a few years ago. More often than not, I've fallen short on those too. Last year, I passively stated my intentions while celebrating a trivial accomplishment. I

fiction

Alchemy And Memory

With a sudden breath, as though he had just blinked into existence, Juan sat, uncertain, in the corner. His body still and ears perked, his eyes darted around the room. What in the hell was he doing there? In fact, where is “there” in the first place? The room was

travel

Portugal

I finally put my passport to use for five days in Portugal. Living like a local, discovering a love for exploring, languages, wine, and architecture.

music

Queen Bee Mused

It breaks my heart that there are still people unable to live their truths: People dealing with debilitating sadness; Empaths who are raw from the woes of the world; Those in the LGBTQ community who are still left feeling unsafe and unloved.

fiction

Girls, Galaxies, and Glass

Who'd have thought that a futuristic utopia would look like this? Bored out of our minds, unable to discover anything new.

News

Winter Is Coming

I Am Antoine's Rabid { Logic }