… For now. These painted words are the peak of their beauty, and I will enter winter. — However, you frame yourself as an artist. the frame is too small Rick Rubin Instead of being super poetic and dramatic, I'm taking a break from writing because I'm returning to music. Yes, this was an unexpected turn of events because I didn't know if I was ever going back…

Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — The Revenge of the Thanksgiving Decorations When I was taking a walk over the weekend, it was a cool, windy morning when the Autumn leaves gracefully fluttered from their branches to their final resting place. As I kept walking, I saw the beginning of Christmas decorations about to go up, and I love it when I…

November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Happiness” — Walking longer in the beautiful rain There’s no better weather combination for my walks than autumn and cool fall rain. This was November 10, 2023, and it was an interesting day because I had appointments and errands to run. I thought to myself wow, this would be the day I have to do all of this…

A crisp, cloudy, and familiar walk on a Saturday in October — Think to yourself, I’m just here to create Rick Rubin 10–14–2023 I should've written this in one of the walk journals the day I experienced it. Still, I was distracted and started working on something else, so writing this a week later under my warm covers for early Monday morning…

A commentary about Jada Pinkett Smith's new book and the buffet of media gluttony that accompanied the pre-release. — I started with this trending topic, but I did not stay there because I knew everyone would be on to the next thing by the time I published this. Memoir: Mindful, earnest messages of introspective revelation. The success and the numbers that Jada's book does will let her know whether this open, transparent, and TMI tour was…

I am dedicating this to my Mother on her Birthday, November 3rd, but she's celebrating all month. — Well, we've come to that beautiful month of November again. That month, you start feeling that first bite of winter, and the leaves are constantly falling and are at the peak of their vibrance. Many of you have seen my love for Autumn and wonder why. It's because of the…

Five of my articles or poems were inspired by one of my and many others' favorite seasons of the year. — A Masterful Montage Episode 1 It's October, and I haven't been happier to see this month like I am this year. This summer was brutal in the Northeast, so when I felt that first cool breeze on my face as I took my morning walks, I was overwhelmed…

A walk journal on a brisk Early afternoon is my favorite season, in my favorite type of weather. It gets no better than this. — I'm writing this about five minutes coming into my house after my walk. I'm only taking a break because my smart watch needed to charge. If my watch hadn't died, I would be on my rooftop doing cardio. I like writing fresh from a walk because the experience is still…

Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — A tree ornate with October lights It’s Saturday, October 14, and I’m taking my weekly morning walk; the weather and atmosphere are just right, so I knew I would be sensitive to my surroundings. When the weather inspires me, the opportunity for ideas is abundant. Not far into my walk, I see this little pine tree…