When Your Body Changes The Plot: Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have
This coming March, the season’s final cross-country skiing World Cup races conclude in Lake Placid, New York. I live in Maine, and when I...
I Went To A Psychic & Here’s What I Learned
I went to a psychic yesterday because I had some questions for both my service dog and my deceased loved ones.
I’ve had a number...
A Poem For Those Who Long To Live In A Big City
I wrote a poem titled "Collage" about spending my early childhood years in a city and then moving to a small town in the...
The Shape Of Evergreens: How The Pacific Northwest Shaped Me
When thinking about those icebreaker questions they used to ask in elementary school, I remembered the one where you had to move from one...
How I Make Special Days Memorable Despite Being Miles Apart
Celebrating with someone special, whether it be a partner, friend, or family member, isn’t always easy when you live apart. Thankfully, there are plenty...
Why It Is Important To Genuinely Trust The Process
I remember sitting in my first class of the semester, which was a few days ago. I was answering a question from the professor,...
A Calming Poem For Anxious Nights
I wrote this poem two years ago in North Carolina. I was there for a sports competition, and I have what some would call...
You Still Can’t See What You Did Wrong, And That’s The Real Problem
The situation happened. That’s all I can say about it. It happened. I wish that didn’t, but it did.
But see, you think you can...
Fearing The Unknown Reality Of Death From A Creative Standpoint
Death is an undeniable reality of the world; it happens at both expected and unexpected moments. This idea of an inescapable fate is illustrated...
5 January Holidays You Never Knew Existed But Should Add To Your Calendar
As January arrives, it is common to feel a wave of boredom as the holiday season ends and daily routines resume. Even with Christmas...
