“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” That phrase was written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson, revolutionary and slave-owner. Today… Read more “The Chips Are Down”
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Poem from We Are Humans: “Wind Blows (Even Jesus Wept)”
This week, you get to read one of the poems included in my short story, poem, and essay collection, We Are Humans. Wind Blows (Even Jesus… Read more “Poem from We Are Humans: “Wind Blows (Even Jesus Wept)””
Christmas Shouldn’t Be Perfect
Growing up, Christmas was always a production—a song and dance with all of the lights and action. My family would always be decorating up until Christmas Eve,… Read more “Christmas Shouldn’t Be Perfect”
Short Story: It Comes When It Needs To
Heads up: this week’s blog post contains some language. It Comes When It Needs To by Benjamin J. Law “I hadn’t taken a shit in nearly… Read more “Short Story: It Comes When It Needs To”
A poem: We Face The Weather
Don’t forget to enter my Fall Book Giveaway on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. All you need to do is comment on the video saying which of the two… Read more “A poem: We Face The Weather”
The Struggles of Independence
Every year a new army of “kids” set out into the world with an eye to beat their own path, carve their own destiny. For some, this… Read more “The Struggles of Independence”
Success [sac•ri•fice]
What success is depends on the person who hunts it. Success can be true love. Success can be wealth. Success can be humility. Success can be power.… Read more “Success [sac•ri•fice]”
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