Where was the outrage before the Trumpateers came along?
From ‘Provider’ to Outsider
When a real live cowboy becomes disabled, he's still a real live man. Society would have us believe he is disposable.
When a real live cowboy becomes disabled, he’s still a real live human. Society would have us believe he is disposable.
A Homeless, Happy Marine Named Rhino
Even with bullet holes in his body and no roof over his head, this man has a surprisingly positive manner.
Even with bullet holes in his body and no roof over his head, this man has a surprisingly positive manner.
My Blind Neighbor: Another Painful Portrait of People- In Poetry
Empathic poet Brian Crandal invites us to expand our narrow focus.
Empathic poet Brian Crandal invites us to expand our narrow focus.
They Don’t Get Me: Another Painful Portrait of People – In Poetry
Empath Brian Crandall writes from the perspective of a mental health facility resident.
Empath Brian Crandall writes from the perspective of a mental health facility resident.
Now I Understand
Brian Crandall's poetic reflection on a troubled relationship of the past
Brian Crandall’s poetic reflection on a troubled relationship of the past
Veterans Day
A day intended to usher in an era of peace.
A day intended to usher in an era of peace.
He Blinded Me, With Violence!
Social justice warrior, empath, and poet Brian Crandall explores the madness of telling a domestic violence victim to "Just leave!"
Social justice warrior, empath, and poet Brian Crandall explores the madness of telling a domestic violence victim to “Just leave!”
Who Wants To Go on a Killing Spree, Today?
F*@k war.
F*@k war.
Helplessly Homeless
Short fiction by empath Brian Crandall
Short fiction by empath Brian Crandall
Cancer – Another Painful Portrait of People, in Poetry
An empath's poem
An empath’s poem
Escape to the Land of the Free
Brian Crandall tells a menacing, futuristic story of life after Donald Trump wins the Presidency.
Brian Crandall tells a menacing, futuristic story of life after Donald Trump wins the Presidency.
Wine is Fine, but Whiskey’s Quicker: A Father’s Lament
Pain and depression keep this husband and father from doing what society's gender norms have told him he should do for his family.
Pain and depression keep this husband and father from doing what society’s gender norms have told him he should do for his family.
It Never Stops (and) Twenty Two Soldiers: Two Painful Portraits of People, in Poetry
Social justice poet Brian Crandall gives us a glimpse at depression and suicide among active and retired military personnel.
Social justice poet Brian Crandall gives us a glimpse at depression and suicide among active and retired military personnel.
Good Gone Rogue-One Painful Portrait of People, in Poetry
Social justice poet Brian Crandall contemplates the perspective of a victim of police brutality
Social justice poet Brian Crandall contemplates the perspective of a victim of police brutality
I Wish I Had Some Water Today — One painful portrait of people, in poetry
Borders, infrastructure, and politics get in the way of life. Water is life. Water is a human right.
Borders, infrastructure, and politics get in the way of life. Water is life. Water is a human right.