Monthly Archives: January 2014

The Sargasso Sea: On Being an Outsider

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

Friends know which buttons to press but they don’t press them. Importantly, genuine friends and loved ones don’t make others feel like an outsider simply because of their race, class, or gender. Continue reading →

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A Complacent State

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

The recent chemical spill in West Virginia is the least of their problems. Here, we have a State of Complacency. Continue reading →

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My Life as a Writer

Posted on January 10, 2014 by

I used to think that to be a writer I needed to have an office space–a small, cramped space in the corner of a house with large enough windows for morning sunlight to bring life to my writing supplies; that … Continue reading →

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An App For That: On Memories, Writing, Running and Trying to Get Away

Posted on January 6, 2014 by

The gym is the best time for me to brainstorm, especially when I’m on the treadmill. During this moment, I have the opportunity to separate myself from myself and the world around me. It’s my break from reality and the … Continue reading →

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