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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.
Bye Peanut
Personal

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
Daily Prompt

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
Adult, Personal

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
Daily Prompt

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

No GPS Needed
Daily Prompt

No GPS Needed

Navigating cornfield mazes. It’s never as easy as you think. Kidding. I’ve never even been in one. With ADHD comes … Continue reading No GPS Needed

Be Kind. Don’t Rewind.
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Be Kind. Don’t Rewind.

Two of my favorite series of all time was Breaking Bad and House of Cards. There have been many before … Continue reading Be Kind. Don’t Rewind.

Pet Dependence
Personal

Pet Dependence

In the midst of all this chaos, I had to give away a cat I’ve had for more than 10 … Continue reading Pet Dependence

Channeling Stevie Wonder
Daily Prompt

Channeling Stevie Wonder

If you believe that wearing your baseball hat inside-out is going to help you keep your home run streak going, … Continue reading Channeling Stevie Wonder

From Ashes to… Ashes…
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From Ashes to… Ashes…

I would love to say the lion or great white shark. I am in awe of apex predators and their … Continue reading From Ashes to… Ashes…

Gypsy Prep
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Gypsy Prep

I would purchase a custom tour bus made to my specifications. A mobile, off-grid sanctuary. Solar powered with redundancy for … Continue reading Gypsy Prep

Bait and Switch
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Bait and Switch

My failure has been in life overall. I feel as though I’ve made nothing of myself from the countless opportunities … Continue reading Bait and Switch

The Tragic Comedy
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The Tragic Comedy

In my youth, I loved women so much that I would jokingly prognosticate that my demise would manifest itself at … Continue reading The Tragic Comedy

The Vitals
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The Vitals

Aside from the obvious essentials to maintain life and health, I have learned to survive without an attachment to anything. … Continue reading The Vitals

Teamwork
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Teamwork

The idea of fate/destiny has been a discussion I’ve had with myself for many years. In my youth, I believed … Continue reading Teamwork

10-10-220
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10-10-220

Because I haven’t worked in three years and unsure if I’ll be able to return to the rat race, I’ll … Continue reading 10-10-220

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