when
Each day I'll publish something different. And then it will be gone. Replaced.
On rare occasion I may republish a work. If so, it won't be for convenience or to regurgitate. It's because I feel it is once again relevant for the moment.
It isn't a matter of when.
It's a matter of knowing when.
what
Writings. Quotes. Satire. Poetry. Videos. Music. Photos. Illustrations. Reviews. Parody. No apparent logic informs the choice of genre and medium in creating the “what.”
The themes of my work reveal the spectrum of our emotions. They traverse the foundations of our thinking. They highlight the absurdity and wonders of human behavior. They flirt with the curiosity in our minds.
One day you might be humored. On another, you may be concerned that I'm preparing to jump off a cliff sans chute. On the next, you might see me scaling one. One day, my commentary might piss you off. The next day, a review might compel you watch a movie or read a book. Occassionally an artifact from my archive might pop up.
Essentially, my creative works are catalysts for epiphanies. Random, yet relevant. All are authentic. I express them because I think and feel they are meaningful. I share them hoping for you they will be enlightening and entertaining and encouraging.
epiphany
i-ˈpi-fə-nē
: an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
: a sudden realization of the essential nature or meaning of something
who
A bit about me.
I've been told by more than one person that I am quite complicated. Where "quite" means "excessively."
I came to realize these accusations have merit. So I embrace my complicated soul and forge my unconventional path.
Life has not been pristine. I have faced tremendous obstacles. I've battled deep depression. Still do sometimes. I have made regrettable decisions and helmed colossal failures. A complicated soul traverses an arduous trail.
A complicated soul traverses an arduous trail.
And life has been rewarding.
My path has included work to prevent gang recruitment. Viewing the sunrise from the peak of Mount Sinai in Egypt. Winning first place in a Muscle Beach bodybuilding competition. An archaeological dig on the mediterranean sea in the Middle East. Performing classical piano. Sleeping in a hammock under the stars on a beach in South America. Launching startups. Engineering software. Travel to 22 countries and counting.
The most rewarding moments? Without question, as a father. Teaching my daughter how to ride a bike. Instructing my sons on how to drive a stick shift. Coaching basketball. Soccer games. Harp lessons. Guitar lessons. Reading "Guess How Much I Love You" before bedtime. Teenagers lip syncing Cher's "Believe." Observing these amazing adults chart their own courses.
how
Difficult, tedious, and dedicated work. With a commitment to excellence in craft.
where
Wherever you are. In your browser.
why
Because I want to. I need to.
I speak to the spectrum of our experiences. From those that darken our days to those that reveal the hope of a better tomorrow. I hope to challenge your assumptions, cause a smile on your face, and nurture the truth that you are a gift to this world when you embrace and live your true you.
You are a gift to this world when you embrace and live your true you.
Occasionally, I expect to offend a few people. If that happens to be you, don't take it personally.