I decided to start off my first review with a short story–you know, something small. But with Lovecraft it’s hardly ever as small as you initially think. I do really enjoy short stories and Lovecraft has some of my favorites. I was recently gifted his complete works so I’m sure his work will be recurring […]
Decision of Google: Trivial or Profound?
Where do I begin with this one? I came across this on a facebook group and I thought it was a trivial article that really doesn’t matter all that much and was completely benign. Have a quick read and see what you think. I’d be interested to read what your initial reactions are to this. […]
Taking Stock and Looking Ahead
Here I am again after a long absence. I’ve had a hard time with direction in my life–as evidenced by the posts I’ve had on this first blog of mine over the past year and a half. I’m a person who has many interests and passions. I’ve been realizing this can be a weakness too. […]
Bernie’s revolution will continue without him
After having a good, active day today, I heat up a lentil and vegetable soup and have a couple beers. I browse my news feed to find Bernie Sanders giving a speech in Washington D.C. as well as the white house. As of today, 10/June/2016, Sydney time, Hilary Clinton is the presumptive party nominee. And […]
Rejuvenation, Resolution, Revolution
Extraordinary events occurred in 2016–2017 seems hellbent on following it into the toilet. Events which I am diametrically in opposition to. This world is taking the eerily uncanny step towards the Orwellian dystopia described in the book 1984. This step comes on the legs of alt-right movements across the globe. I feel it is a […]
Ramblings on Embarrassment -Writing Prompt #3
The Daily Post’s Writing Prompt- Embarrassing I’ve never had a truly horrific embarrassing moment. I’m just reflecting trying to think of one. But the evidence that I have to think about it says I didn’t have a terrible incident. Least none that have shocked me to my core. In second grade I think I peed […]
Being Connected-Writing Prompt #2
The Daily Post’s Writing prompt of the day. And another lazy day passes. With a stretch and a sip of tepid water, waking with the sun this morning I was at odds with myself yet again. A drowsy mind that just wants to waste hours on my phone, than do something productive like writing, preparing healthy meals, […]
Her Smooth Skin – Writing Prompt #1
The Daily Post’s writing prompt of the day. Smooth. My first thought to this was the feeling a woman’s soft, smooth skin. I’m not exactly sure what that means. I know it’s one of the first things I think about with a new potential partner. I daydream about getting to feel her vibe–not just her skin. […]
I Want It!
The demanding words we all utter. It is the fourth cup of coffee on the other groggy morning that week. The extra veggies, black beans and guacamole on a burrito bowl. *drool* Or that mammoth of a computer we’ve been dying to have for years now. *drooling intensifies* Consume. Consume. Consume. The guttural grunts of an insatiable monstrosity. It dominates and […]
A Struggle for Modern Masculinity
This has dominated my thoughts the past few months. I’ve been wrestling with the big questions…‘What does it mean to be a masculine?’ What does it mean to be a man in our modern world?’ Naturally, these questions arose from wanting to date and understand women better, but I’ve really started to live in my […]
Joshua Calkins 