As some of you know, my wife and I were quarantined with COVID symptoms over the holidays. We’re all recovered and okay, but I missed my usual… Read more “Rearview Review: 2020”
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Christmas: 2020 Revision
Yesterday, my daughter turned one. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. 2020 was horrible for a lot of people, and I know that. It was a year we’ll all… Read more “Christmas: 2020 Revision”
Sticky Note Confidence
I was twenty and working out six days a week. I had a beautiful girlfriend. I felt good about myself a lot of the time. I was… Read more “Sticky Note Confidence”
Strange Places – Part Five: The Tale of the Fallen Five
Welcome to the last chapter in this short story series, Strange Places. Before getting right into the story, I wanted to take a second of your time to say… Read more “Strange Places – Part Five: The Tale of the Fallen Five”
A Letter to My Daughter
A little while ago I decided I wanted to write a letter to our child-on-the-way. I ran it by my wife, who liked it, but then there… Read more “A Letter to My Daughter”
Thought Piece: What WOULD Jesus do?
As many of my readers may know, I was raised in a Christian home and I still practice that faith today. My brothers and I were all… Read more “Thought Piece: What WOULD Jesus do?”
Short Story: The Merits of Orange Juice
Winter is here! The Columbia Gorge got hit with a massive snow storm this week, so needless to say I’ve been wearing my warm socks and drinking… Read more “Short Story: The Merits of Orange Juice”
Short Story: Guardian
This time, I’ll let this story speak for itself without any preface. But don’t forget to leave your comments below! Guardian by BJL We’ve been through… Read more “Short Story: Guardian”
Short Story: Ağrı Dağı
Welcome back to the blog after a the short break! I’m kicking things back off with a short story I wrote a few years ago and have… Read more “Short Story: Ağrı Dağı”
Short Story: Seven in a Storm | Part Two
If you haven’t read Part One of Seven in a Storm, check that out here. Before you you get to the story, quick heads up that the… Read more “Short Story: Seven in a Storm | Part Two”
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