Category Archives: Journal
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 …
Close Encounters for the Third Time
For the first time in my life, I was finally able to sit through a viewing of Close Encounters of the Third Kind without getting freaked the fuck out. Finally, I was able to follow the plot, feel something for the characters, and get thrilled at the end sequence instead of averting my eyes every …