Internal Dialogue
“I was always going to do the thing. You didn’t have to hound me like that.”
“Sure.”
Breaking Down Empty Boxes
I’ve crowded my life with empty boxes by comparing myself to other people and holding on to the idea that maybe one day I will be able to “fill the box” of what they have that I don’t.
Long Live the Dog Days
Dogs are an antidote to the barriers we set up as a culture.
It Started as a Joke
When everything you own is pink, excusing it as merely “ironic” becomes less convincing. No, you actually have to admit you’re fond of this obnoxious colour.
Porcelain Nightmare
I located the shutoff valve on the piping and gave it a twist.
A Moment of Silence
There are moments when silence is not the absence of sound. Instead, in those moments, silence is the space, the stillness, where the sound is heard.
Old Friends, New Friends, Red Friends, Blue Friends
I understand those who feel that respect must be earned in order to be given, but that stance won’t end any Cold Wars.
Home Improvement
Five bags of MAPEI Self Leveler Plus Indoor Self-Leveling Underlayment later, our living room is rather more level than it was before.
Untitled (2008)
First of all, I mean I consumed music almost exclusively from the Red Hot Chili Peppers for three years. If you think I’m exaggerating, talk to any of my friends from high school.
Little Fires Everywhere: A Book Review
What if the fairy-tale village is not so innocent? What if the destitute mother sues for custody? What if Cinderella seduces the prince?
