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A Distraction of Crisis
The consequences of addiction are multifaceted, deeply personal, excessively (and exponentially) destructive, and some of the most harrowing experiences a human can face. To begin with, such consequences -the ones needed to really wake you up and get your attention- almost never have the decency to show up on your first time, choosing instead to…
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My evil plot
I am running for President of the United States in 2024 & 2028.You and I will not agree on everything, but I am not afraid to tell you to your face why I did what I have done. -I would have stopped sending weapons to Israel until their tantrums calmed down; you can’t kill people…
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2nd presidential debate notes
Notes on the Debate:Impressive move with the handshake, a subtle not to his lack of respect, without calling out directly. Well played… let’s see how this goes…1. Not agreeing with something does not make it a lie2. it does not matter when a doctor or a patient decides to have a medical procedure; it’s not…
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Chapter 3: The Essay
OK, so here’s what I remember about the essay: it was an extra credit assignment. It was given before a holiday. I did it, used it toward a merit badge, and then wore my uniform from the scouts to the photo shoot at the school where I received my reward for winning this—district-wide essay contest.…
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what freedom means to me
When I was a child I wrote an essay about the topic. It won a contest in the local paper. I heard one of the adults say it was mandatory for a lot of the upper grades in the district. It was an extra credit for me that I used to get a merit badge…