Category: Writings
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Tip of the Finger
A few months after I bought the house, I bought a water filter to install under the sink for a drinking faucet. Installation was pretty simple. Disconnect a water line and put a T-fitting in to split the water between the regular faucet and the new one. Installing the filter element into the fittings was…
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Kroger’s Sushi
I picked my niece up from her band competition. We both decided we were hungry and went to Kroger to get some sort of snack or something. Decided we should go look for the new Lunchly. They were out of stock of all six or so of the flavors so we took a minute to…
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The System Works As Intended
What we had was something you can only find once in a lifetime. Two beautiful and powerful people with the skills to boost each other up. There was shared dreams and common goals for the life ahead of us. We built an amazing child that is full of love for the world around him. What…
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Sacrificing Without Purpose: A Futile Endeavor
If you don’t sacrifice with purpose, you’re essentially sacrificing for nothing. Actions without a clear goal or benefit often feel meaningless and can lead to resentment or disappointment. Without a clear purpose, sacrifices might inadvertently harm yourself or others. Sacrificing without a clear reason can leave you feeling unfulfilled and questioning your choices. Others might…
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Divorce: Trauma and Transaction
Divorce, a term once associated with societal failure, has become a commonplace occurrence. Yet, beneath the legal jargon and property division lies a profound human experience. For me, it has been a harrowing journey marked by trauma, while for my ex-wife, it appears to be a mere financial transaction. The emotional upheaval of divorce is…
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I Don’t Want An Ordinary Life
There was a long discussion while laying on a friend’s couch. The idea was that life was what you made it. You could slave away at a 9 to 5 or you could build a fantastical dream. The dream was to travel the world and see every sight we could. Stop learning from only books…
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Never Forget The Happy
It’s sad to me that some people choose to only focus on the negative images. There is always a positivity to find. And it’s easier to focus on because the negative feelings are more intense. It takes a LOT to make your positive feelings be that intense. You might have forgotten about watching our footprints…
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The Feeling of Discounted Feelings
A feeling is a complicated thing. I’m struggling just to find the feelings to write this. But I’ll get through it and understand it all better. Processing feelings into words can take time. Getting them out immediately can cause them to come out construed or garbled. If you take time to fully process the feelings…
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Feeling Like Half
I had a big coping day. The boy is out of school for the summer. He used to have a party to celebrate with his friends. Today we are just having 2 friends over to spend the night. It used to be a party with decorations, games, food, and swimming. Screaming and yelling, running crazy…
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Unbalanced Scales
Your gaze lingers on the strengths I bring,A harvest you wish to claim,But turn a blind eye to the strings I cling,The give and take of love’s sweet game.You crave the sun my light bestows,Yet shun the moon that’s mine to keep,A lopsided path where one seed grows,Leaving the other fields to weep.True partnership’s a…
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Here I Go Again
I set out to prove myself capable on my own. It was tough, but I did it. The lost and lonely feelings were very hard. But the show must go on. And it was a great show! 5 extremely good bands showed up. Thank you to all of them and to the Here’s To You…
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The Grey Rock
The text describes a strained relationship filled with resentment and accusations, which has turned into a continuous cycle of hurt, anger and betrayal. The individual yearns for a resolution but feels trapped, gradually withdrawing and becoming a mere shadow of his previous self. The toxic environment persists, characterized by arguments, unhappiness, and desolation.
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The Old Man
Back story: I saw this old man trying to cross 4 lanes of traffic in the middle of the day and he would try to step out and then jump back and then step out and jump back. It looked like he wanted to kill himself but got scared when it came down to it…
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Encourage New Growth
In the forest’s shadow, a choice unfolds,To pull the dead or let flames take hold.Instead of burning, with destructive might,Choose renewal, embrace the light. Pull the dead brush, a careful chore,Preserve the essence, let life restore.Unlike the fire’s consuming dance,A symphony of growth, a second chance. Where flames erase, leaving ash in their wake,Clearing by…
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Love Doesn’t Leave
Love is a glue that binds,the twists and turns and winds.A feeling somewhere inside,you find about once in all timeLove builds the supportsto heal the occasional hurts,pulls you from the deepest ruts,and mutates you into an extrovert.Love is the chemicals in the brainthat tolerates immense pain,and a tremendous strengthto stop you from going full cobain.Love…
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I Could Never Love Again
The content describes the pain of lost love and the inability to love again after parting ways. The speaker expresses deep regret and longing for their past love, feeling powerless to move on. The emotions portrayed reflect the profound impact of heartbreak and the struggle to come to terms with the loss.
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Isn’t It Funny
The content reflects on life’s ironies, focusing on the idea of young love and self-identity. It ponders how youthful hearts fixate on their love interests, often while losing touch with their self-worth, especially when treated poorly. The writer repeatedly questions the peculiarity of life’s circumstances.
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Dreaming My Dreams With You
The content reflects the lament of a person going through a breakup, feeling devastated about the loss of shared dreams and love. Emphasizing the void created by the absence of their partner, they declare the end of their dreams and imagine an end without the loved one.
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Theories on the Lack of Interaction from Time Travelers
The writer explored the concept of time travel, addressing the common argument that it can’t exist since we haven’t interacted with time travelers. They offered a counter-theory proposing time travelers can only observe but can’t interact due to different resonant frequencies between their origin time and the time visited. This theory, based on the Schumann…
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Stay
Come and take away everythingthat you gave to me and I will let you stay far awayfrom the things I dream For if you wanna godont you know you can always leavebut if you want to stayyou will have a special place with meTo stay in my heartYou’ll always have a placeto stay in my…
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My Baby’s On The Level
In a balanced relationship, parties strive to understand each other and maintain equilibrium. Two people may view relationships differently, reflecting on progress and balance. Communication in a safe, neutral environment plays a crucial part in understanding vulnerabilities and fears, and turning these into learning experiences can break destructive cycles.
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Scorched Earth
In shadowed eyes, a fire burned,Not warmth, but rage, a world unfurled.Her voice, once soft, now turned to steel,A symphony of pain, a story real.The world had wronged her, twisted her fate,A tapestry of lies, a bitter hate.No solace found, no justice won,Just endless darkness, where light had gone.So with a spark, a burning ember,She…
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You Can Pick Your Nose
And you can pick who loves you. Keep them around and cherish them forever. You’ll never know when you will need them again in your life. The first time I was feeling down on my luck, I stumbled on a wonderful family that took me in as one of their own. They encouraged my talents…
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To America or America 2
America did you forget brother Allen?He showed you what wrongs to right.America don’t you listenor are you just looking for a fightAmerica you make me sadletting our brothers dieThere’s no rest for the wickedand you’re up all night.America where’s the freedomthat you promised usYou put our black brothersat the back of the bus.America why do…