My wife quit her job to prep for our first kid, sacrificing travel perks. We thought baby-making was a huge step, and we weren’t wrong – it’s been a wild ride. At 38 weeks pregnant, we struggled shipping her office stuff, but after some chaos, we finally nailed it. Stressful but oddly satisfying.
I feel like today was one of the first truly lazy days I’ve had in a while. I usually can’t sleep past seven in the morning, eight if I’m lucky. Today I made it all the way to ten. It’s shocking to wake up so late when you’re not used to it. I remember just…
When you think of Paris, you think of the storybook streets, the beautiful architecture, and the Eiffel Tower—not the sewers. Yet, if you’re like me, you’ll likely find them every bit as interesting. A few weeks ago, my wife and I were in Paris looking for interesting things to do. Imagine our surprise when we…
The Metro stations in Paris really are a great way to get around and see the city. As an American from a more rural town, it blows my mind just how vast and helpful they are. Imagine a bowl of spaghetti. That’s what the Paris metro feels like to me. You get your map out,…
Writing always has been a peculiar craft. Throughout the ages, it has captivated ideas, spread them, and allowed civilization to grow and flourish. Even after writing a full-length novel (and nearly completing two more) I still feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. That’s a rough reality to deal with, but it is one every…
I’ve learned hundreds of songs on the guitar, but the other day, I stumbled across a song called “The Gardener” by The Tallest Man on Earth. I’d heard the song dozens of times, but only after learning to play it did I really focus on the lyrics. Even if you’ve heard this song before, give…
Until about a year ago, I didn’t like poetry. Then I took a writing class. It took some convincing, but I’ve since found a new admiration for the art. I decided that, since it’s National Poetry Month, I’d better do my due diligence and play my part in showing my appreciation. First off, let me…
The Tuatha De Danann are a mysterious group from Irish mythology. Some see them as magical beings while others view them as a Celtic tribe. Understanding their true nature is difficult due to biased historical accounts. Despite the enigma, the fascination has inspired my novel, “Echo Island: The Clan Games.” Personally, I find unraveling their story captivating.
The Children of Lir is a Celtic story that comes from an old book titled “The Book of Invasions.” It is one of three tragedies and it helps shine light on who the Tuatha De Danann were, or at least, who they were perceived to be. For more information, see “Tuatha De Danann.” The Tragedy…
In a desolate cityscape, Jeffery encounters a mysterious chasm that cuts through the very fabric of his reality. As he confronts the abyss, he must choose between the haunting solitude of his existence and the perilous leap towards an uncertain fate. This gripping tale invites readers to ponder the depths of loneliness and the lengths one might go to escape it. Dive into a narrative that blurs the lines between isolation and liberation, where the end is just the beginning.