The bright sunlit day created an illusion of warmth and wellbeing, but insidious reality could not be so easily ignored. Beyond the sunny rays, softly rustling leaves, and morning-quiet street, the world was not right. It was apparent in the lack of people taking their dogs on daily walks, the absence of traffic on the … Continue reading Something’s Not Right: IV
Tag: creative collaboration
Tell Me a Story
Recently, we've all had pages and pages of information forced under our noses. After all of the (important, though exhausting) discourse, I've been wanting to read something a little shorter, and sweeter. I asked anyone willing to collaborate to send me, in no more than 200 words, a short and sweet story. They delivered, and … Continue reading Tell Me a Story
Parental Dissonance V
"Pursuit of Happiness?" by Neka Barrera “You've decided to live your life a certain way. You're an adult (maybe) and have chosen your way to be, your pursuit of happiness. Your parents are either super supportive, or... Less than. You may not see eye to eye. How has it affected you? Do you feel guilt? … Continue reading Parental Dissonance V
Parental Dissonance II
"Inverted Bell Curve" By Patrick Delehanty No relationship in my life has brought me greater joy, deeper sadness, bigger smiles, or more tears than the one I have with my parents. All of these emotions happen on very natural and universal levels to which we can all relate but are unique to the lives to … Continue reading Parental Dissonance II
Parental Dissonance
I've always wondered at the dissonance we experience between how our parents want us to live our lives, and how we actually want to live them. Growing up in a religious household, I often felt as though I was simply going through the motions and not living a life I was proud of. The residual … Continue reading Parental Dissonance
Write Then & There 