• #213 struggling artist

    She lives in a closet and he lives in a small bedroom. Our rooms are filled with clutter. Any normal person that walks into them assumes that we live a poor life. Life is full of struggle. When I look at our room, I see Artists. Cardboard boxes stacked up to the ceiling. He stare… Read more

  • #212 stagnant

    The definition of stagnant is “(of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow.” Have you ever felt stagnant? When I looked at the definition of stagnant, I was surprised that water was being used on the definition. I have been wanting to go back to swimming… Read more

  • #211 A Thanksgiving Story

    PainWhat does pain look like?What color does it shine?Is it circular or square?Can I squeeze it?How does it create that gut-wrenching feeling?How does it bring tears out of your eyes? Marcel plays classical music loudly to drown out his pain. He sits quietly on his dining room table. A fresh pie sits on his kitchen… Read more

  • #210 kindergarten blues

    I have lost my voice. I opened up a new kindergarten class last week. I was not looking forward to teaching these munchkins because kindergarten is exhausting. The school pulled out four to six students from the other five kindergarten classes and put them in one class. Unfortunately, kindergarten at this school is insane. There… Read more

  • #209 colors & vaccines

    Here is a word vomit. I am going to be opening up a new kindergarten class at the school that I work for. Kindergarten is a magical time for kids and parents, and it can be atrocious for the teachers. That age is hard to manage because the kids are so excited about everything and… Read more

  • #208 potential

    I want to write. I want to start filming shorts. I need to start. All week, I have been thinking itching to have free time to get some writing in. Some deep and thoughtful writing. The week after Halloween always is bitter-sweet for me. I had a fantastic spooky season but now it’s over. I… Read more