My mom always had the best sense of humor. She was quick-witted, poetic, and cynical enough to make a Sailor blush. It was Christmas of 2012 and…… Read more “If They Have Car Washes In Heaven”

Hi, I’m Alex. I’m twenty two years old and I feel like life is passing me by. My sense of style is a pair of black skinny…… Read more “Alex, A Little Closer. (22)”

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)”

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”

…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”

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)”

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.”

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.”

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”

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”