It's hard to believe that 2026 is only a few short weeks away. With that in mind, and as we approach that most wonderful time of the year, did you know that in the United States, we produce on average 25% to 30% more trash between Thanksgiving and Christmas? That's right, I'm talking trash. We … Continue reading Throw It Away
Freedom Day - Reflections of Juneteenth is a personal admission to my lack of education and the consequences of withholding cultural knowledge.
A Lover's Story explores the serendipitous journey of two people destined to be together, no matter how long that may take.
Like many people living in modern day cities in North America (U.S.), I live in a city that is struggling to find its groove again. In Portland, Oregon, there's not a day or night that goes by without hearing about the houseless crisis, the weather, and the gun violence that seems to be everywhere in … Continue reading Missed Opportunity
A Loving Story: Is a fairytale bromance not so old as time, whereby two fairly acquainted star-crossed lovers traveled from lands near to far, and from times of then to now, were finally brought together.
It's really hard to believe that a new year is again knocking at our doors. Some people are reluctant to open that door and grant that mystery guest access into our lives. Others who have seen this year filled with tragedy and heartache are willingly welcoming the change and wanting to put a greater distance … Continue reading Are You Mad
Earlier this year, I graduated from a year-long program organized by the American Leadership Forum or ALF for short (not to be confused with the 80s sitcom - Alien Life Form), designed to grow, develop, and foster leadership throughout the state (Oregon). ALF challenged me in ways I never imagined and introduced me to concepts … Continue reading The Long Road
So far 2022 feels like a poorly written science fiction reality show racing toward a season finale with a cliff-hanger that has us scratching our heads and asking what the hell just happened! It's already June and according to the celestial calendars, the sun-kissed days and warm starry nights should be upon us. However in … Continue reading A Fractured Pride
I am a commodity sold and traded at will I am not seen as human, not seen as an equal I am devoid of feeling and emotion but a force of physical labor I am forced to have less than and work more to survive I have no wealth to build my legacy, no 40 … Continue reading Less Than
Thank You Daniel Quasar A diverse spectrum of "family", bound by blood and not, representing all shades of color in celebration and unity; 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week; We are here; Forces old and clad in angry habits of righteousness, condemn my life, and who I choose … Continue reading We Are Here
Judge Don't Judge...Much 