To me, Time beat the Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors get the trophy and the parade and the rings and the banner raising and all the delectable, hedonistic spoils that goes along with winning the NBA Finals. The media will praise Kawhi Leonard’s toughness and Kyle Lowry’s steadfastness and continue to […]
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Letting go of assholes [The Afternoon Chat pt. 1]
I had a buddy hit me up on chat today and ask: “How do/did you figure out what to do with your life? (you’re kind of a mountaintop guru in my head, except wearing a t-shirt and shorts.)” How does anyone not reply with such nice flattery. He reminds me of me. He’s more trusting […]
How to Convince Your Friend to Go to a Cubs Game at the Last Minute Even If His Wife Is Pregnant
It’s Saturday night. Max Power and I spent some time getting good work done. Sadly, it wasn’t on Book of Blues, but so it goes. At the end, we started watching some baseball and saw Minnesota Twins highlights. Not that I care that much about the Twins so much as… Max Power & I love […]
Sometimes You Have to Work on The Dream, Too
It’s Sunday night in Ft. Myers, Margaritaville. The heater is on and I’ve closed the doors to the porches. I can’t complain because it’s still 45 degrees warmer than The Region. Stay warm, y’all! I’ll be back in the mess soon enough. Today is an anniversary of sorts, and for it, I going to work […]
It’s Been a Long Time Since 22
Since my 99 week pilgrimage started, I’ve had many people ask what my next steps are going to be. I’ve even gotten a couple projects from these conversations. I am grateful for the questions and appreciative of the concern, but I can’t say for certain, yet, as to where I’m going. Sleepless nights, numerous conversations, […]
2 (3) Book of Blues Prequel Chapters Down, 41 to Go
I finished writing chapter 2 of the Book of Blues Prequel. Because I took the name of the original Book of Blues and gave it to the prequel, it does feel like I’m writing the Blues Book all over again. After not book writing for over 8 months, it took a while to get back […]
Summer of Cornhole in Indiana
A friday night in Duneland. Much like how the card game Euchre grasped our area forefathers’ attention, “Cornhole” has Pied Pipered the state of Indiana. Also known as “Bean Bags,” Cornhole has worked its way from the college towns into the fabric of every mill town, state road intersection township, and watering hole found between Illinois […]
When to Make Professional Decisions in Your Private Life
Max Power’s words still hit home a day later. He’s right. I need to take my journey to publishdom with more of a professional attitude despite my personal entwining with the project. My goals ain’t going to accomplish themselves. There might be a little improvise and a little compromise, but it will still take uncompromising […]
Graciously, My Grace Is Gone
Somewhere last night between the rain-soaked moments while slipping out to the saloon’s side patio in the brick alley between rounds so MaxPower could sneak a smoke, a conversation awoke. After we purged ourselves of professional anxiety, we helped each other repel down to those visions of dreams fulfilled. I talked about Book of Blues; […]
I dreamt of 2009 while awaiting edits
I blinked when I left Ft. Myers, Margaritaville in January and now it’s May. The time between posts wasn’t an accident. I swear I went down to Indy n tore up Broadripple with Bling last month but that was back in February. And I also keep thinking I went to Seattle a couple weekends ago […]