Let us suppose, as so many do, that our politicians are all corrupt and that the wars being fought overseas are not done to defend our freedoms but to line our pockets. Let’s suppose for a moment that the worst is true – that the brave men and women who die for our country are …
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A Late-Night Confession
Halloween is a time of year wherein the dead are closer to the living more than ever before. In the spirit of the holiday, I have written a Halloween story. I hope this tale provides plenty of spooky fun for all my readers. Enjoy! The brush outside creaked like old wood in the wind. The …
The Crab Mentality
Self-improvement is always a good thing. This should be obvious to anyone reading this. Why shouldn’t we all attempt to improve ourselves? Who could be against striving to be a better person? Given how unpopular pessimists are, the idea that self-improvement is a bad thing doesn’t see a lot of takers. Overall, the only people …
Why I Like Classical Music
I first became interested in classical music at a young age when I first started playing the piano. Though I didn’t realize it at first, I came to see the piano as the best of all musical instruments. The complexity and range of piano pieces make the piano superior to other kinds of instruments. I …
Living the Truth
A couple of months ago, I met a new friend. We exchanged numbers and have since talked over the phone about our common interests, the weather, our pets, and other things of that nature. In one conversation, we did talk about religion, and I learned that my friend was agnostic. To my friend, Christianity wasn’t …
Authenticity and Profilicity
Social media is a major part of our everyday lives, whether we want it to or not. For the younger generation, life without the Internet is unimaginable. It permeates every aspect of our lives. Nowadays, people relate to their smartphones as they were a part of them – as if they were cyborgs. Recent events …
Pay Attention to What You Eat!
Cooking is a lost art among the young. Everyone seems like they’re in a rush to do something, so there’s no time for the basics in life. Things like eating right, exercising, and enjoying leisure are forgotten, much to the detriment of those around them. While paying too much attention to food can lead to …
How to Write
Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of comments complimenting me on how well I write and how I inspired them to get into writing themselves. I am heartened by the messages. I started this blog to give me something to work at each week, to sharpen my writing skills, and to perhaps get the attention …
How to Love Your Enemy
Oftentimes, when I go online, I find myself bombarded with negative comments. People online are emboldened to say ugly words that they wouldn’t have the courage to say in person. Anonymity plays a part in this – having a mask means you don’t have to disguise your words – but even those who use their …
The School of Hard Knocks
Nobody likes hardship. A challenge or test can be enjoyable, but nobody in the world wishes for their life to be filled with suffering and misfortune. Humans are motivated by the quest to find happiness, to find fulfillment. The harm that comes from a life of hardship is contrary to that end, yet, at the …