The Dumpster Fire
Until a year ago, my most memorable vacation involved teaching my s/o how much more fun vacations are when you … Continue reading The Dumpster Fire
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.
The SME
You know those Subject Matter Experts who have tons of knowledge about useless facts? Well, that’s sort-of me. I’d like … Continue reading The SME
The Dangers of the Honeymoon
I’ll share the following egocentric claim, so I can follow it with the full, humbling story. When it comes to … Continue reading The Dangers of the Honeymoon
Believe it or not…
After what I’ve been through… After what I’ve seen those around me go through… And after what I have witnessed… … Continue reading Believe it or not…
Dodge, Parry, Spin!
I spend most every day trying my best to stay inside the light I’ve found within the darkness which has … Continue reading Dodge, Parry, Spin!
Such a Strange Place
I haven’t written in quite some time. There’s a reason for that and one I’m unsure to trust – the … Continue reading Such a Strange Place
What a coincidence
I was putting things away when my mind began to wander into the deep recesses and for the first time … Continue reading What a coincidence
Unexpected Generosity
At the tail end of my Amtrak adventure, I arrived in Granby, Colorado. I was mentally and physically exhausted after … Continue reading Unexpected Generosity
The deeper the cut, the darker the blood
The death of the family cat hit me significantly harder than I expected. Not having experienced that level of loss … Continue reading The deeper the cut, the darker the blood
Calling Myself Out
When I saw this prompt ahead of time, I had my response planned out – What most people don’t seem … Continue reading Calling Myself Out
Saying Goodbye
Obituary Notice: On March 23, 2024 at 1:35 pm, Peanut Elliott of Lavalette, WV succumbed to kidney failure at the … Continue reading Saying Goodbye
Bye Peanut
As I started this entry, the tiny, lifeless body of one of the coolest cats I’ve ever known rests at … Continue reading Bye Peanut
Improv 4 Life
This one’s easy. Although she was influential, sadly, I never did anything with the spark she ignited. Mrs. Freeman was … Continue reading Improv 4 Life
There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room
No matter how you think this will end, you’ll be wrong – almost as much as I was. I’ve never … Continue reading There’s Only Emotional Damage In The Champagne Room
An Unworthy Compliment
I won’t get into it, otherwise it’ll be a super long post as to the circumstances and why I feel … Continue reading An Unworthy Compliment
Off The Rails 