Preparing for my mother’s three-day visit for the holiday. It’s been two years since she came to Austin, and it’ll be good to have her here instead of me driving up there for the visit, which I’ve been doing for the past 9 years. It’s nice when family visits me for once. Had an issue …
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My Thanksgiving Holiday (in short)
Simple Kind of Man
Back home from my holiday retreat to Texarkana. Got to see the family. We had a rather non-traditional holiday feast. I grilled fajitas, and it was awesome. Steak and chicken fajitas with the onions and bell peppers, skewered some veggie kabobs with zucchini, tomatoes, and pineapple (yes, I know tomatoes and pineapple are fruits). We …
XXY
So, something occurred to me. I am not a man, and I have proof. I don’t own a house, nor do I pay on a mortgage. I am not married, nor have I ever had a fiancé. My last girlfriend was over a decade ago. I do not have children (sired, hired, or otherwise). I …
How Soon Is Tomorrow
Tired eyed and stumbling. Speeding up time, the pattern is seen. Day, to day, to day. I miss the future. A decade ago, there was hope. Like all of my tomorrows were a treasure. Like time was my greatest resource. Like the presence of time itself meant I had all I needed to convene with …