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Off The Rails

Stories. Opinions. Life Experience.

Author: LeadConductor

Rather than continuing to pretend everything is ok and hiding the things I'm working through, I've decided to share the journey I am about to embark on -not for attention or sympathy, but for anyone out there who might be struggling with their own demons and hesitant to share them for fear of how they would be perceived.
Buoys & Breadcrumbs
Daily Prompt

Buoys & Breadcrumbs

The biggest struggle throughout my adult life has been the lack of leaving myself breadcrumbs. Imagine traveling out to sea. … Continue reading Buoys & Breadcrumbs

America’s Team
Daily Prompt, Humor

America’s Team

We’d go by “The Washington Politicians” Colors would be red, white, and blue. Mascot would be a Bald Eagle with … Continue reading America’s Team

Shattering Truth
Daily Prompt, Personal

Shattering Truth

“I’m not crying because of you; you’re not worth it. I’m crying because my delusion of who you were was … Continue reading Shattering Truth

Feedback Fun
Humor

Feedback Fun

This past week I unexpectedly purchased a new-to-me vehicle. The salesperson and overall experience inspired me to write a creative … Continue reading Feedback Fun

Politics? Sure.
Daily Prompt

Politics? Sure.

If money is truly the root of all evil then politics must be the soil in which those roots grow… … Continue reading Politics? Sure.

Granby Colorado
Daily Prompt, Personal, Travel

Granby Colorado

When I took my trip across the country via planes, trains, and automobiles, I unexpectedly ended up having to divert … Continue reading Granby Colorado

Karma With Interest
Personal

Karma With Interest

Over twenty years ago my world was burned to the ground by a woman I had given everything to be … Continue reading Karma With Interest

Selfish or Selfless?
Daily Prompt

Selfish or Selfless?

I’ve had many extremely hard decisions to make throughout my life. I have hurt good people… upended lives… cost at … Continue reading Selfish or Selfless?

The Clap
Humor, Personal

The Clap

From time to time I’ll have random topics peak my interest. Due to my how fast I can be distracted, … Continue reading The Clap

Foundational Support
Daily Prompt

Foundational Support

The first impression I try to provide to those who meet me, no matter if it’s the first or hundredth … Continue reading Foundational Support

Celebrity Mom & Pop Shop
Daily Prompt

Celebrity Mom & Pop Shop

Just before my accident, I worked for the multi-platinum recording artist Jessie James Dupree. It was a dream job that … Continue reading Celebrity Mom & Pop Shop

An Odd Investment
Daily Prompt

An Odd Investment

In the Fall of 2023, I left the home I felt trapped in with the intent to commit suicide somewhere … Continue reading An Odd Investment

Favorite Study
Daily Prompt

Favorite Study

Beastie Boys said it best… “Girls, all I really want is girlsAnd in the morning it’s girls‘Cause in the evening … Continue reading Favorite Study

Ticking Away
Daily Prompt

Ticking Away

Ticking away the moments that make up a dull dayYou fritter and waste the hours in an off-hand wayKicking around … Continue reading Ticking Away

Life In Three
Daily Prompt

Life In Three

With any luck, significantly better than what the past 3 have been. When my wreck occurred I kept telling myself … Continue reading Life In Three

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