Being anywhere other than in this present moment is a form of slavery. Author unknown A shocking and unexpected reminder of my mortality, and a flood of conflicting memories descended on me S...

My good communist buddy out west often laments the lack of beauty in modern architecture and construction. From those cookie cutter 3 story apartment blocks with the faux brick accent walls, t...

I escaped from the office about 20 minutes earlier than usual today.  Nobody cared.  Morie was in a meeting in her office and I was convinced that she was much too preoccupied to where she co...

I confuse Rod Stewart and Barry Manilow so often that I wonder if they’re confused which one they are, as well. Clocks and Maps aren’t LITERALLY the same song. But metaphorically? Th...

Well, I moved. 1st floor, 1 less roommate…but my room’s smaller, there’s basically no storage, I can hear the tenants above me, there’s no nature, nowhere to walk, no grocery store… I really don...

God I want some fuckin’ booze right now. I’m not upset or anything, just have a strong desire for the drink right now. No one is answering texts… White knuckle ride… Update: I’m feeli...

...it also sometimes gives you papercuts... and whatever you do to try to make lemonade, the papercuts seem to hurt more than it's worth. A solid 18 months has come and gone between my entries....

It was kinda a slow morning and then we had to rush. My daughter didn’t really wanna get up but they’re going to do fun stuff so she was happy to go. I had to drop off a shirt and a pair of jean...

It’s hot! They are saying today will be the hottest June day since 1976. I remember that year well and 1975, the year before, which was very hot too. I moved to London in early 1975 and during ...

It was the last days of June 2026. The days felt more like October than early summer and my temperament was just as volatile and distant. I was and remain, no one of importance. I have not nor w...

A few months ago I decided to leave him and it was  rough at first being without him and occasionally I sould seek solace in him only to be left with mixed emotions. He didn’t care if was there ...

A white echinacea from my own garden. Somehow that seems appropriate today. I am okay but I seriously thought I might die of heartbreak yesterday. It felt that bad and confusing. I think gho...

Today is my birthday. I woke up early because I just wanted to have a few hours to contemplate things in solitude. I wanted to sit with all of the thoughts that come with 51. Before the world ...

I’ve had a sore throat since Thursday. I thought it would let up, but it just gets worse. It was at an 11 out of 10 last night. I decided to at least get some over-the-counter painkillers. This ...

I’m absolutely a full steam ahead kind of person. All in. 150%. All or nothing. Thus… living in the moment is… hard. Especially when the moments are incredible. I just keep reminding myself thou...