Writings
Essays, stories, and reflections — philosophy, fiction, and the occasional unhinged thought.
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.…
Grabbing the Brass Ring
hen you go through your life, there are certain events that no matter how small or insignificant they might seem can change your life entirely, from skipping a job interview to saying yes to go on a date with someone. In those moments, you might have made a choice that effects your life for years to come.
hen you go through your life, there are certain events that no matter how small…
Tapestry of Life
We are but frail human beings holding onto life but by a single thread, waiting ever more for the seam to unravel to our reality, pulling the fabric of our lifestyle apart, and sending us to the floor, resembling in texture and color of what we once were, but no longer the shape of our former self. .....
We are but frail human beings holding onto life but by a single thread, waiting…
Evolve or Dissolve
The quote originated after a very painful time in my life. I was left with a very simple decision. I could pick up the pieces of my shattered life and move on to be something better, grander; to be something more — or I could wallow in self misery and just choose to exist where I was.
The quote originated after a very painful time in my life. I was left with…
Sounds of Christmas
The sounds of the holiday season cut through the crisp night air, as I stepped from my car, and into the bustling parking lot. The Salvation Army Collection attendee ringing in the holiday season, but instead of the typical, almost annoying ringing of the holiday bell, the night was filled with the warm sounds of a 100 year old military euphonium.
The sounds of the holiday season cut through the crisp night air, as I stepped…
Thoughts of Youth
When we were growing up, we all thought about how bad we had it at home. But, when we look back, things were a lot nicer then, than they are now. And, although I don’t have any kids, I would be willing to bet that many of you would prefer to raise your kids in an environment like we were raised in.
When we were growing up, we all thought about how bad we had it at…
Pebbles From the River Bed
When I used to play along the banks, of lakes, rivers, and streams, I would pick up the pebbles, and feel them. They were smoothed out from the water flowing over them for years, smoothing them down, shaping them
When I used to play along the banks, of lakes, rivers, and streams, I would…
Diversification of Society and Person
I wrote this in 2003. its even more important in todays world in 2026: Race is in of itself, a powerful thing. A strong motivator. A strong divider. A unifying force, or a destructive power. Our racial differences are what make us unique. So many times the inference is on equality that you deny your differences. You deny your uniqueness. You deny what makes you – you.
I wrote this in 2003. its even more important in todays world in 2026: Race…
Stories of a Father'sLove
Sometimes there’s an article or a topic that I just want to talk about, and other times, I feel like telling a story. This is that rare instance where the article is both. I hope you enjoy it. It wasn’t easy to write, as the more I wrote, the more I thought about, and the more I wanted to say. – Enjoy –
Sometimes there’s an article or a topic that I just want to talk about, and…
Kanaka Makua
Each Journey Begins . . . . . . with a first step. I’ve taken many in my life. Who knows maybe some of you have chosen to travel to Kanaka Makua, and not even realized it.
Each Journey Begins . . . . . . with a first step. I’ve taken…