On September 3rd, I turn 50. Y’all, it’s weird as hell. It’s a number that doesn’t feel like it fits but I know I’ve been through a lot. In an effort to be somewhat introspective, I sat down to make a list of what I know so far. I don’t know if it will…
Category: growing up
Past, Present and The Ghosts That Haunt Us
Please be advised there are trigger warnings for issues surrounding sexual assault, oppressive language, suicidal ideation, homophobia, abuse, abortion. “If I ever see that faggot again, I will fucking kill him.” I felt my stomach lurch. I was 13 and in the midst of a sexual awaking I didn’t…
Dysfunction, Lies and the Ties that Bind Them
This has been a roller coaster of a year for my family. Since March I have finished up some really cool cooking classes, learned to make rain barrels (I have 3!), seen some good movies (and some bad ones), had a TON road trips, some archery tournaments and had some really great times with the…
Everybody Grieves Differently
This month has been weird. My favorite and last surviving grandparent passed away. What typically is a normal part of life felt much different this time to me. I spent most of my time with my grandmother when I was young. Her house was more like my home no matter where I actually lived….
Monster of the Week: Everything in Pacific Rim
I have a long, documented history with monster movies. Also, similar to my mind classifying all martial arts movies into a Kung Fu category, I also lump all scary and awesome creatures into the Monster category. If that irritates you, just stop reading now and don’t feel the urge to send me any hate…
Road Trips and Grown Ups
Grandma’s House I got to go home this last week. It has been a while since I have visited and it is something that always makes me think, I want to move back to Georgia. Much like anyone who feels a connection to a place, it is really hard to put into words how it feels. …
Queen of the Universe 