Writings

Essays, stories, and reflections — philosophy, fiction, and the occasional unhinged thought.

Thoughts June 14, 2026

Random Quotes over the years

These are random quotes that I have read, or heard or misquoted on purpose over the years.. Enjoy

These are random quotes that I have read, or heard or misquoted on purpose over…

Thoughts October 9, 2025

My Cancer, Not Your Comfort

Thoughts August 8, 2019

Original Poem: The Journey

Darkness growing, changing, flowing, Leading into nothing. Yet nothing worth leading.

Darkness growing, changing, flowing, Leading into nothing. Yet nothing worth leading.

Thoughts May 9, 2018

Be The Future

There is no such thing as "now" or the "present." Everything is either the past or the future. By the time you finish reading this, it is in the past.

There is no such thing as "now" or the "present." Everything is either the past…

Thoughts March 6, 2015

Finger Foods

A discussion erupted while ordering lunch today as to whether or not a certain fruit (Watermelon without the rind) was considered a ‘finger food.’ — Which, by the way, it totally is. This discussion, which may have been my fault, and the odd looks on some of the faces has led me down an awkward, humorously twisted path of discovery.

A discussion erupted while ordering lunch today as to whether or not a certain fruit…

Thoughts September 28, 2014

Saving Lost Moments

As I was driving to Tampa today, to help a pirate I call my brother celebrate his retirement from the Tampa PD after 25 years with a charity fundraiser for COPS, I received a text from another pirate I also call a brother with whom I share a business with. A friend and former pirate from our krewe, that we had kept in touch with who had been providing services for our business, passed away.

As I was driving to Tampa today, to help a pirate I call my brother…

Thoughts April 16, 2012

The Eye of My Storm

My mind spins out of control inside my head. It’s nothing new. I’ve dealt with it my whole life. I’m used to the hurricane, the destruction, the epitome of chaos that is my mind. I pluck pieces from the insanity as I need them, pull them forward, and use them to relay information to others while the world spins inside my head.

My mind spins out of control inside my head. It’s nothing new. I’ve dealt with…

Thoughts September 12, 2009

Inside the Actor's Studio Answers

James Lipton always asked these 10 questions on his show for the actors to answer. I thought it would provide some incite to answer them and share with everyone.

James Lipton always asked these 10 questions on his show for the actors to answer.…

Thoughts August 19, 2009

Ni Maisha ya Mbwa

(It’s a dog’s life) No matter what happens in life, or how goofy, or insanely impractical, our days become, if you have a puppy, s/he is always happy to see you.

(It’s a dog’s life) No matter what happens in life, or how goofy, or insanely…

Thoughts June 3, 2008

A Second In Time

n 20 years, a 4 year old child could grow up and graduate from college. In 12 years, that same child will learn to drive a car. In 8 years, that child will start middle school.

n 20 years, a 4 year old child could grow up and graduate from college.…

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