Apparently, 2025 was the year people started flirting with the idea of breaking up with the internet. Analog bags are a thing now. Phone-free parties. Digital sabbaths. People announcing publicly, online that they are logging off. Which is ironic. But also understandable. Because the vibe has shifted. The […]
Tonight, I accidentally watched The A-Team movie. You know the one with explosions, plans that come together, people running around with implausible physics and even more implausible plot armor. I didn’t mean to watch it, but there I was, caught in its chaotic orbit, wondering how I got […]
I have to admit, there’s a special kind of joy that comes from giving the right gift. And by “right,” I don’t mean the biggest or most expensive present, but something personal, quirky, or deeply thoughtful. It’s the kind of gift that shows I’ve been paying attention to […]
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. The simplest things in life can sometimes be the best. It’s that simple. A cup of gumbo. A sour patch gummy. A puppy letting you know it’s dinner time. I get such joy and pleasure when […]
She smiled He smiled back A twinkle here and a twinkle there There was chemistry Don’t know if it was biology Stomach twirls and somersaults A hidden look A caught eye Pursed lips Raised eyebrows No script No words All was quite, but There was a gleeful smile […]
Eyes. They serve as windows onto your soul. Supposedly. Eyes. A stare. They supposedly connect you with others. You can perhaps tell if someone is lying by looking at their eyes. You can connect deeply with someone through each other’s eyes. Supposedly. There are some cultures where direct […]
We are all aware of how distracted we are. We are walking around half connected to a myriad of machines. Half the time you can be standing next to someone and not know whether the words they are speaking are directed at you or some person they are […]
Come to me For while you are broken and bent My hands, though pained, seek to mend Come to me For while you are unsure and self-mock I hold steadily atop a thin blue rock Come to me For while you you bleed out I will catch your […]