Writer, Artist, and Recovering 80s Hair Spray Addict
I want to rip my chest open and pull out my heart. I want the feeling center of my brain to stop. I just want to be numb. The people I interact with day-to-day have no idea of the complete fuck up I am. Or if they are aware, they sure do a great job and keep it to themselves. I live with extremes in my mind every day. Today it is just amplified. It’s all part of the sickness within me. I know this. The demons I’ve conquered are banging…
Read MoreThis is a new section I am starting, called Mix Tape. Music is the soundtrack to our lives. When I worked at the strip club, I performed DJ duties for many years. To me, it’s not about just playing music, but conveying a feeling and setting a mood. In these themed posts, I will list at least 13 songs for you to make your very own mix tape (CD) or playlist. For my first installment, I have an awesome punk/post-punk rock mix playlist of songs about life and love. If there is…
Read MoreI’m feeling a bit of the bittersweet symphony of life today. When I woke up today, I did what almost everyone nowadays does – I checked my phone as if it were the morning newspaper. I found that I had received a heartfelt thank you from a friends’ son; I had donated to his fraternity’s philanthropy project. Donating isn’t a big deal for me, as I always help out when it comes to things of that nature. I find it admirable when young adults get involved in helping out…
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