I’m Holding My Vegetables Hospice
It’s the first week of January, and I’m finally sober enough to go for groceries. My limp from a Christmas catfight over the turkey in Aisle 5 has mostly healed.…
Your Mane Reproductive Rights
Imagine finding yourself in desperate need of a haircut, but you’re forbidden to touch your luscious locks. Well, what the fuck, you’ve had access to a barber shop for the…
The Anatomy of Peace
~ by john roedel my brain and heart divorced a decade ago over who was to blame about how big of a mess I have become eventually, they couldn't be…
A Certain Number of Breaths
Last month, we lost one of our own. A pal since puberty surrendered his spirit after a five year battle with cancer. His death fired off a warning flare amongst…
Romancing The Bone
Harlequin romance introduced us to throbbing members, heaving bosoms, and honey pots. The formula was copy and paste, but women aren't skimming the pages looking for a plot. With 6.2…
I DREAM OF SLEEP
I’m writing this in the middle of the night. More specifically, between 3:30 - 6:30 a.m., when I’m consistently wide the fuck awake! Flopping back and forth fires up my…
Papa Was A Kidney Stone
A kidney stone walks into a bar. The bartender says, “What’ll you have?” The kidney stone says, “Thanks dude, but I’m just passing through.” It started with sharp pains, like…
When Did Grocery Shopping Become A Death Sport?
Is anyone else eating a week’s worth of snacks in one day? If not, me neither... One day normal life is the best thing since sliced bread, the next day…
Love (And Loss) In The Time Of Corona
Celebrations of love continue in the time of Corona. Wedding vows pledged privately, ceremonies postponed for a later date. But what happens when a loved one takes their last breath?…
