She was not happy. Not really. So she did the best she could do and fake happiness.
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Spark
Remember: your family name is for future generations, too
I’m proud of my family name. Both my paternal and maternal names that make up, well, me. While my ancestors were not perfect by any means I always enjoy encountering a family name in a history book. It doesn’t happen often but occasionally with local history books I do bump into an ancestor. It got me thinking, what would it be like to share a family name with a notorious figure from history?
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The importance of experience
I like words. I like to use words. I like to string words together to make a statement. I like making a statement that others find appealing. Despite that weak opening, I promise that to be true. I’m just a little off my game these days. But the point is I tend to think I am much more profound than I am. I have come to realize that is a precariously annoying trait to possess.
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Wait, I thought I had more time
to let go of vices
move past distractions
become a better me.
Continue readingTrue Art
The thing about art is there is no ownership. Not really.
Continue readingThe Princess Superhero
The Samson Pill: Origin Chapter 5
V. 17 years ago…
Cooper Baldwin looked out his bedroom window. The other neighborhood children played tag together and ran in and out of front yards. How he wanted to join them in their games but he couldn’t go out to play. His father had made some house rules, if you stay home from school sick you stay inside. Basically, Jo Baldwin didn’t want his son to use any excuse to stay home sick. What he didn’t realize was Cooper really didn’t want to stay home either. Sometimes he just couldn’t help it. He really was sick.
Continue readingWilling
To be a willing participant
is the all important detail.
You are not just floating driftwood
but a boat with rudder and sail. Continue reading
