I learned that it’s fine to reflect back on the events that shaped me, but I shouldn’t imply that the little-me had these thoughts in the moment. That would be inauthentic.
God, Guns, Country
When I see Trump signs, I realize how proud these people are to support Trump. And then I wonder what makes them proud.
When I see Trump signs, I realize how proud these people are to support Trump. And then I wonder what makes them proud.
R.E.M.
My home has an evil presence that must be avoided.
My home has an evil presence that must be avoided.
Computer…
Caution… old dude writing. Reading this essay requires a basic knowledge of the TV show Star Trek.
Caution… old dude writing. Reading this essay requires a basic knowledge of the TV show Star Trek.
The Other Stuff
I’m happy to say my Rap Sheet is blank, but on my application, I wound up listing an alias.
I’m happy to say my Rap Sheet is blank, but on my application, I wound up listing an alias.
We’re Coming Apart at the Seams
Remember when the news was boring?
Remember when the news was boring?
Dear Boss,
What do you know about me so far?
What do you know about me so far?
The Drop Off
I’m losing uninterrupted access to one of my best friends in the world.
I’m losing uninterrupted access to one of my best friends in the world.
Guys Like Me
Those were the days.
Those were the days.
A Second Civil War
It’s clear to me, and sixty-some percent of the population, that Trump is no Lincoln.
It’s clear to me, and sixty-some percent of the population, that Trump is no Lincoln.
A Letter to My 1990s Self
Yes, that Donald Trump.
Yes, that Donald Trump.
O.L.D.
I’ve been feeling off since I got sick in February. Not only with dizziness but also shortness of breath.
I’ve been feeling off since I got sick in February. Not only with dizziness but also shortness of breath.
Hush
I simply have no convenient time or place to listen to music anymore.
I simply have no convenient time or place to listen to music anymore.
About Death
My mother died at forty-nine. If she was still alive, she’d be eighty-four.
My mother died at forty-nine. If she was still alive, she’d be eighty-two.
My First Protest: #BlackLivesMatter
Our sign: “Confederate Flags are Racist and Hateful!” This got attention.
Our sign: “Confederate Flags are Racist and Hateful!” This got attention.
White Guys With Guns
How do you celebrate your country?
How do you celebrate your country?