The Fault Lies Not...작년 by phoenix3259 in socialmediaThe Fault Lies Not...There is a certain type of nuance to social media posts these days, and since the sun rose on the Internet, those who…
New Opportunities2년 전 by phoenix3259 in creativityNew OpportunitiesI had the fortunate circumstances to connect with Aunt Kat. When I worked in the school district back home, I got to…
Back in the Saddle2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthBack in the SaddleIt has been one hot month or so since my last post, and I have to say that I have been rather busy. A good number of…
Introspection - Heroes Part 4: The Redemptives2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthIntrospection - Heroes Part 4: The RedemptivesEvery saint has a past. Every sinner has a future. I love redemptive heroes. I really do. As much as I wish I could…
Introspection - Heroes Part 3: The Artifices2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthIntrospection - Heroes Part 3: The ArtificesI have a certain affinity for the characters on my list that I refer to as “The Artifices”. Not conceived or born of…
Introspection - Heroes Part 2: The Leaders2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthIntrospection - Heroes Part 2: The LeadersRegarding fictional characters, one of the saddest moments of my young life was watching Optimus Prime die on the big…
Introspection - Heroes Part 1: The Engineers2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthIntrospection - Heroes Part 1: The EngineersI’ve been taking stock of my life, as I am on the cusp of literally packing up (once again) to completely move to……
Hiding in My Room2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthHiding in My RoomI’ve been hiding as of late. I admit it. It has not been easy to get up and get out to class, or even to prayer. Not…
Gradations2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthGradationsIt seems that I have finally found something to write about that has some substance to it. A recent conversation…
Still Banging My Head Against the Wall2년 전 by phoenix3259 in writers-blockStill Banging My Head Against the WallThe season of midterms is coming to a close, and of course I had a 10 page paper to write for last week, as well as a…
Writer’s Block2년 전 by phoenix3259 in writers-blockWriter’s BlockI’ve had some massive writer’s block as of late, and it has troubled me a bit. The couple of posts that I’ve had as of…
A Really Terrible Self-Justification of a Backwards City2년 전 by phoenix3259 in philadelphiaA Really Terrible Self-Justification of a Backwards CityI have made it known that I am not a Philadelphia guy. I try not to hate on the place, honestly, although it is…
Don’t You Think I Know Where I Live?2년 전 by phoenix3259 in new-jerseyDon’t You Think I Know Where I Live?There are many difficult things about living in Philadelphia. Granted, many of the things are subjective — being 60…
If You Thought "Calm Down" Was a Bad Phrase...2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthIf You Thought "Calm Down" Was a Bad Phrase...Almost three weeks ago, I posted about a two-word phrase that is just irritating and frustrating: "Calm down."…
The Summer of Many Moves2년 전 by phoenix3259 in lifeThe Summer of Many MovesThe last couple of years of my life can be described in a single word: nomadic. I have not had a "real" home to call…
Journal - A Short Story Part 52년 전 by phoenix3259 in short-storyJournal - A Short Story Part 5AUTHOR'S NOTE: Part 4 can be found here - The air was stubborn, clinging to the chill of the winter, a reminder of…
The Words We Choose and the Words We Use2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-healthThe Words We Choose and the Words We UseWhile I am currently a seminarian, I am old enough that I have been out in the ‘Verse for a while. I have a dating…
"Calm Down" - A Rant2년 전 by phoenix3259 in mental-health"Calm Down" - A RantYou're angry. You're hurt. You're frustrated. You're barely holding on to rationality. And someone says to you…
Journal - A Short Story Part 42년 전 by phoenix3259 in short-storyJournal - A Short Story Part 4AUTHOR'S NOTE: Part 3 can be found here - "A Hero Named Hiro" — Monday February 8, 2010 I always found it…
Journal - A Short Story Part 32년 전 by phoenix3259 in short-storyJournal - A Short Story Part 3AUTHOR'S NOTE: Part 2 can be found here - The sun rose over the hill, the first day of his freedom. He had turned…