Hi, I’m Alex. I’m twenty one years old and faking my way through adulthood. When I drink whiskey, I reminisce over sad country songs. When I drink…… Read more “Alex, A Little Closer. (21)”
Author: Alexandra Rose
Alex Around America
I think Parker McCollum was right when he sang, “it’s been a hell of a year.” It’s hard to believe it’s only August. Many of us have…… Read more “Alex Around America”
Birthday Cards Never Sent
…like the 75 billion souls who lived before him, each and every one a treasure, he too, will die.Ben Sherwood, The Death and Life of Charlie St.…… Read more “Birthday Cards Never Sent”
Alex, A Little Closer. (20)
Hi, I’m Alex. I’m twenty years old and I feel like time is running out. My favorite color is blue and I hate my smile. I’m terrible…… Read more “Alex, A Little Closer. (20)”
Stand Up, America.
Dear America, I am a white woman and I will never fully understand what it means to be black. You see, I often find myself at a…… Read more “Stand Up, America.”
Go Gently, Dear Butterfly.
Butterfly wings are completely transparent. Those beautifully colored wings are mere scales that reflect light in different colored patterns. As butterflies age, their layers grow thin, exposing…… Read more “Go Gently, Dear Butterfly.”
Greetings, Grievings, and Flower Tattoos
Dear Mom, I wish you were here. That’s how I started the letter to my mom when I put her on life support. All my life I…… Read more “Greetings, Grievings, and Flower Tattoos”
The Choice
Happiness. It’s something we all want, we all chase, and we innately need. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That’s why we’re here. Happiness is waking…… Read more “The Choice”
Little Pieces
“I think one of the most beautiful moments of friendship is when little pieces of them stick to you…”
A Thank You Note To The Coolest Dog Ever
Dear Dakota, Where do I even start with you, buddy? I met you when I was 13. When we first saw you at the shelter, Mom and…… Read more “A Thank You Note To The Coolest Dog Ever”