For a man so great, it is impossible to craft a worthy tribute, but in my attempt to come to grips with reality I’ll do my best. Never has a man seemed so immortal as Pop. It wasn’t just his age and permanent presence in my life, but the way he lived his life and the fight and love he exhibited every single day. He … Continue reading Pop
To say the past few days has been a whirlwind of emotions would be quite the understatement. My emotions have been like freshly scattered earth during the Dust Bowl; my current state won’t remain for long, and where I end up is anyone’s guess. Early this week I received the first of five final grades for this semester. It wasn’t good. I wasn’t expecting it … Continue reading Family, Failure, and Pride
In the past week, I’ve been lucky enough to have had an influx of inspiration while working on my current novel. From Friday to Sunday I wrote 14,000 words, allowing me to reach the halfway point in this work. The most exciting part, for me at least, is that I finally have a name for this novel! All it took was me locking myself inside … Continue reading Excitement! Halfway Finished, Updates, and Announcement
Recounts, Reflections, and Other Writings 