The End (of Summer)

This time of year always gives me a melancholy feeling. Summer happens to be one of my favorite seasons, despite the heat and the bugs. Far back as my childhood, Summer was more than a season-it was a feeling of freedom, the shackles of the past being lifted and a brief time to stretch beforeContinue reading “The End (of Summer)”

Love is an overrated thing

Hear me out. Love can be a good thing. But in many cases, it can also be abusive. For many years, I tried to remain a good son to a vile, abusive woman who was supposed to be my mother. She abused me, physically and mentally, telling me I was worthless as anything but herContinue reading “Love is an overrated thing”

To be better

To be better. What is that? Is it some high off plateau, beyond the reach of mortals? A mental state of being, accessible through rigorous physical and mental training? Can it be attained easier than all that? Maybe it is a series of improvements, Like updates to a computer operating system. Maybe it’s like aContinue reading “To be better”

Why I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day

As the calendar goes along, we all eventually find ourselves on the day where we are supposed to celebrate moms. It should be a good, joyous occasion, full of family get-togethers and praising of the work our mothers do and did for us in the years gone by and all that they will do forContinue reading “Why I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day”

Anything PB&C

What’s your favorite candy? Peanut butter and chocolate is the best pairing since cheese and burgers- Some would say since corn and nuts (not me, that sounds horrific!) The second best amalgamation of food since pizza! Some like Butterfingers but me? I am a 5th Avenue man. Zagnut is a classic among peanut butter bars.Continue reading “Anything PB&C”