Tag Archives: Writing

My Blog Turns 6

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

One of the first textbooks I opened in university was for an online writing course. I had just bought the book at the campus bookstore, was walking back to my residence, decided to pull it out of the bag, and … Continue reading →

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The Spelling Bee

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Ever since I was a kid, I would get excited whenever I saw the Scripps National Spelling Bee on TV at the end of May. It’s one of those things where you do a double take and question why it’s … Continue reading →

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50 Thoughts XXVII

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

1. Do the random, far-fetched scenarios you think about before falling asleep, ever actually happen in real life? 2. Famous people really love to complain on Twitter when their flight is delayed. I’m sorry all of your money has put … Continue reading →

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Feeding Frenzy

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

My blog friend Suchie sent me a message all the way from India to request that I write a song about pizza, donuts, and coffee. I don’t drink coffee, I haven’t had a donut since 2018 (I think), but I … Continue reading →

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Puzzle

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

Wake up alone next to the ringing of the telephone it says there is no space anymore won’t let me put another thing in the drawer not even if I close it quick but what am I supposed to do … Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

Are you looking for balance somewhere to sit still somewhere to catch a swing in the wind are you feeling irrelevant because everyone’s missing eyes wide open it’s time to sleep and nobody knows how you feel right now always … Continue reading →

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A Fantasy League of Her Own

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

What if I told you that fantasy baseball wasn’t a fantasy? That the roster decisions you make and statistical outcomes you receive are very much real? What if I told you that frustration can be derived from something that is … Continue reading →

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Bust The Writing Rut

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

The first thing you need to know about a writing rut is that it can happen to anyone. It can happen to you. It can happen to your friend. It can happen to your dog. It can happen to your … Continue reading →

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‘Twas The Night Before Qualifying

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

‘Twas the night before qualifying, when all through the track Not a driver was steering, not even a Williams alone at the back The tires were put on the cars with care In hopes that qualifying would soon be there … Continue reading →

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Book Tag: Two Truths, One Lie

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Now, don’t be offended, but I’m about to lie to all of you. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t. Maybe I would, though. But that’s beside the point. Everyone still with me? Right on. Thanks to Becky for nominating me for … Continue reading →

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