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At All Costs
Daily Prompt, Personal

At All Costs

This is the easiest prompt I’ve had here so far. For the sake of harmony, I could let go of … Continue reading At All Costs

The Dumpster Fire
Daily Prompt

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

The SME
Daily Prompt

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
Daily Prompt

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

Dodge, Parry, Spin!
Daily Prompt, Personal

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
Personal

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
Daily Prompt, Personal

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

The deeper the cut, the darker the blood
Darkness, Personal

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

Saying Goodbye
Personal

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

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

When Realities Collide
Personal

When Realities Collide

The doctors told me it would be at least a year before I would be properly healed. I laughed at … Continue reading When Realities Collide

I’ve Never Understood Traditional “Vacations”
Personal

I’ve Never Understood Traditional “Vacations”

For as far back as I can remember, it’s been tradition for people to take a yearly vacation. Some stay … Continue reading I’ve Never Understood Traditional “Vacations”

Perspective on Control
Personal

Perspective on Control

Are you the type of person who has to plan everything out to the smallest detail possible in the hopes … Continue reading Perspective on Control

Yay Klonopin
Personal

Yay Klonopin

The other day was hell. NGL. I was faced with way too much reality and had to take a klonopin … Continue reading Yay Klonopin

Believe in the 100 rule
Personal

Believe in the 100 rule

When I first began my blog, I saw an article that provided advice for people starting any sort of venture. … Continue reading Believe in the 100 rule

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