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I seen it… with my EYES I’ve encountered a few Trump supporters in my life. Some are family, some are friends, and some used to be friends, but were so disgusted by my political affiliation that they decided to shun and excommunicate me. Folks in my community that wear Trump hats and shirts tend to … Read more

  Recently, I was sitting a bar and a young lady and her boyfriend stood next to me. The young lady said, “Have you ever heard of Jackson Galaxy?” I knew where this was going. I rolled my eyes. “He has this show and he’s called the cat whisperer…” Oh, god. Not again. I hate … Read more

I was born in 1977. I’m part Gen X and part Millennial. I’ve been using the internet since its inception. I know all about the cowards that hide behind their computers, pretending to be someone they’re not. I know about the old Nigerian Prince scam. The Net is vast and infinite and I’ve been around … Read more

V for Vendetta For those who may not know, V for Vendetta is a graphic novel originally published in 1982. It was written by Alan Moore. V for Vendetta takes place in a dystopian future where the United Kingdom has become a fascist police state. A masked vigilante known only as V wages a one-person … Read more

Seems like most people don’t like to be alone. People tend to need other people, most times. We need someone to talk to, someone to stand beside. Personally, I like having people around to cook for them. Feeding people brings me joy. It’s dawned on me that if we stay in our own heads, life’s … Read more

  Tron? You mean that weird, computer movie? The one most people can’t get into because they don’t understand it? Yeah, that one. Why would a nearly 50 year old man be so laser-focused on a franchise that started in 1982? What drives a person to spend so much time and money on such a … Read more

  Ever think about giving up the life? Ever wanted to just… walk the earth?  

Sometimes I feel like The Mandalorian: hunting for my next job. Sometimes I feel like a hooker: standing on a street corner, wearing my nicest clothes and a big smile, hoping for the next beau to pick me up. Today is Monday, September 22, 2025. The first day of autumn. I’m in the same place … Read more

  All my life, I feel like I’ve been pushed around, given orders, been told what to do. Maybe it comes from being the youngest child of the family, maybe it comes from being such an independent, free-thinker. Even now, as I write this, I feel like WordPress is forcing its way on me. To … Read more