Last weekend, the triathlon world was buzzing with quite a few races (especially Ironman Texas, which, it seems, always has at least some notoriety surrounding it). I'm happy to say that I got to have my moments of glory out on race day. This was my second year racing TexasMan. Ultimately, the greatest challenge I … Continue reading Finish Line Report: TexasMan X-50
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White Goat, Black Sheep
Summary Kimberly Ann Priest's White Goat, Black Sheep is a soul-stirring collection of haunting poetry. Priest weaves sexual abuse, trauma, motherhood, and religion into a narrative tapestry that spans the entire human condition. Her words are a solemn ode for the birth, growth, and loss of childhood innocence. Initial Impressions After having had the pleasure of meeting … Continue reading White Goat, Black Sheep
Aural Autumn: Anywhere
Would you look at that alliteration in my title? It's the little things that bring a smile to my face, haha. Hello and good evening! If you're new here, I hope you'll stop by for a couple of minutes to learn more about my Aural Autumn series. Every Thursday night, I post and talk about … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Anywhere
Writing Update: The Honest Bachelor’s Life and NaNoWriMo 2017
Happy Saturday, guys and ladies! I'm here to bring you all an update on two topics: (1) The Honest Bachelor's Life, and (2) My preparations for this years National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short. First, a bit about my vlog series. So far I've made six videos in "The Honest Bachelor's Life," and … Continue reading Writing Update: The Honest Bachelor’s Life and NaNoWriMo 2017
“The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #5: Be Your Own Best Gift Giver”
Hey there everyone! Tonight I'm writing this entry from OKC, where I just finished the Redman Half-Ironman. I'll have my finish line report up this Tuesday with highlights of my third 70.3 race. For those who are interested in my triathlon endeavors, I invite you to check it out. Tonight, I bring you my fifth … Continue reading “The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #5: Be Your Own Best Gift Giver”
Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #4: Work to Live, Quit to Thrive
Hello and happy Labor Day weekend everybody! I'm happy to be back on board with my vlog series after a two-week break. What's it like to find the right career? It's an ongoing struggle, that much is for sure. This isn't just a millennial/Gen X/Baby Boomer/whatever problem. All of us stress over finding a job … Continue reading Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #4: Work to Live, Quit to Thrive
Sounds of Summer: Good Girls
Well, this is a bit different from my usual music choice. If you've been following my "Sounds of Summer" series up to this point, you might be asking, "R-M, you dig modern pop songs?" Yeah, it kinda feels a little too "Top 40" for me. I have my friend Maegan to thank for discovering LANY. … Continue reading Sounds of Summer: Good Girls
The Honest Bachelor Takes on Hotter ‘N Hell
Hey hey! I'm back at my computer after a weekend of adventures, travel, and one long bike ride. I got to race Hotter 'N Hell in Wichita Falls, Texas, for the first time yesterday. Though there was some rain the night before, the day of the race was overcast and cool. It was a tough … Continue reading The Honest Bachelor Takes on Hotter ‘N Hell
The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #3: Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Hey there WordPress community! I'm back with my third entry in "The Honest Bachelor's Life," and in it I talk about one of the greatest perks of living on your own. Yep, clothes are optional! I imagine a lot of you enjoy doing the same, and the cool thing is, being casually naked is one … Continue reading The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #3: Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin
The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #2: Walking by Yourself
I'm back at it again! Welcome to my second vlog entry for "The Honest Bachelors' Life." In it, I talk about the woes of feeling like a loner while walking around outside. It's all good, ya'll; we all have to face those fleeting moments of self-consciousness and isolation. However, just remember to be kind to … Continue reading The Honest Bachelor’s Life – Thought #2: Walking by Yourself
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