Non-fictional Fiction (Writing Stories About Girls Who Aren’t Your Wife)

I have this ending that I wrote a good fifteen years ago.  The ending is so much better than the short story that it’s attached to I almost believe that it was written by someone else.  And for years, I’ve been trying to figure out how to to rescue it.It’s a universal ending.  It’s about…… Continue reading Non-fictional Fiction (Writing Stories About Girls Who Aren’t Your Wife)

I just want you to tell me how awesome I am

I would guess that most people, in general, surround themselves with a bubble.  It’s probably a bigger bubble for those who are self-conscious or who engage in any kind of activity in which they’re offering up a piece of themselves to complete strangers.  But, let’s face facts, we’re all looking for validation in some form…… Continue reading I just want you to tell me how awesome I am

What’s Important 1: Twitter Tortures Me

Note: A few years ago I wrote a series of pieces on “What’s Important.” They got a decent amount of traffic on my old blog, so I’ve decided to re-run them on my new site.Most of the time I use these glimpses as motivation.  That’s the life I want, I’d say.  That should be me,…… Continue reading What’s Important 1: Twitter Tortures Me