The Honest Bachelor’s Life – My First Vlog and the Introductory Video

Hey there everyone! I'd like to thank TwinTales, Florian Turgeon, waynerobinson42, Betcha didn't Know!, Tetiana Aleksina, coolpeppermint,  The Eye Dancers, Sarah in LalaLand, A.M. Bradley and Madi Uram for sending me some likes for my "Sounds of Summer" and "Lessons to Practice" posts these past two weeks. You all rock! I'm so grateful for your readership, and I hope I can … Continue reading The Honest Bachelor’s Life – My First Vlog and the Introductory Video

Little Breaks and Big Updates

Greetings! I wanted to touch base and give you all a much-deserved update. I have been missing my blog since last week, and I didn't have time to write my latest "Sounds of Summer" entry. Time got away from me due to some personal stressors, but also because my mom and sister came into town … Continue reading Little Breaks and Big Updates

Lessons to Practice #23: From Terror to Death: What Makes Horror Linger

Hey everyone! I thank you all for your patience and understanding as I work to get my first vlog series, "The Honest Bachelor's Life," up and running. I had a bit of an issue rendering my second video, but I hope to have it all sorted out by this coming weekend. Tonight's "Lessons to Practice" … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #23: From Terror to Death: What Makes Horror Linger

Lessons to Practice #22: The Art of Pacing

Hey everyone! Here's to wishing you a restful, spontaneous, and memorable week, even with work and our countless other personal obligations. This go around, I was looking to share some of my thoughts concerning the pacing of our creative writing. Amidst themes, character development, and opening and closing lines, there is the ever-present tether of … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #22: The Art of Pacing

Buffalo Springs 70.3 Race Report and Lessons to Practice

Hey bloggers and friendly followers! I just wanted to give you all a quick update after my Half-Ironman in Lubbock. This was my second year in a row competing in the Buffalo Springs Lake Ironman 70.3 race, and it was a fantastic personal outing with just the right level of challenging race conditions. I am … Continue reading Buffalo Springs 70.3 Race Report and Lessons to Practice

Lessons to Practice #20: Writing in the Company of Grief

Howdy everyone! How's life on your end of the internet? Hopefully you're staying cool in this sweltering summer heat and making some awesome memories! Emotions rule me from time to time. I own that aspect of myself, and I know that I swing from completely logical and in my head to raw and unfiltered pretty … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #20: Writing in the Company of Grief

Lessons to Practice #19: Organizing Principles and the Deepest of Themes

Hello and good evening! How is everyone doing tonight? I myself am feeling pretty phenomenal. Work, triathlon, Acro Yoga, and creative writing have all kept me sharp and cheerful this past week. I hope that all of you also have many accomplishments and experiences to revel in! Thematic elements of fiction can feel very subjective … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #19: Organizing Principles and the Deepest of Themes