Category: The First Half
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Can’t Be Shy If You Work With Words
Since 2012 rolled in I have been really evaluating things. My mind has been working overtime to honestly remap my approach to writing. Those who have followed me know that I have the drive yet lack the consistency. Yes, I can admit to my inability to keep the conversation going.…
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To The Library
After reading email and editing profiles all morning, I decided to take a trip to the library. I already had some books to take back, and I was amped to get some more things. I’ve always been the type of person who likes to peruse the library shelves looking for…
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May 21st
10:13 a.m. That’s what the car stereo read as my best friend Khalil pulled up out front. “All right,” he said putting the hazards on, “I’ll call you as soon as I get in.” “Okay dude.” We hugged. “Thanks for taking me out. I truly needed that.” “I know you…
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May 19th
My meeting with my editor was a total downer. I drove home feeling defeated and stressed. How the hell could they push my deadline up? So now, instead of six months, I only had four. “I’m not even done with the first draft,” I said aloud as I pulled up out…
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The Night of May 18th
Later on that evening everyone got together out front. It was just something we all would do after a long day: Grab some beers and some cannabis; sit about the midpoint of the lawns and talk. Normally the conversation would be stupid, sports related or random happenings in the music…