Uncle Sam Wants You
Are you Blue? Are you Red? It doesn’t really matter. We are all war red. Washed in blood. Children cry. Nowhere is there a dry eye. The conductor waves his wand. The cameras dance on cue. Never Forget. Uncle Sam Wants You. Oh, how they fight. In the house called white. Red and Blue They…
Why People Like Propaganda
We have all been lied to since birth. Consequently, we have been conditioned to like the lies. Cradle-to-grave propaganda begins with songs and stories read or sung by a parent at bedtime. Children are mesmerized when the gallant prince rescues the beautiful princess, or when the power of sisterly love saves the day. But it’s…
Unmasking the Mask
Once upon a time, I was a pajama warrior. America was asked for “15 days to stop the spread” and I complied. From home, I watched as the fear-counter continuously ticked away on my television screen, listing COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 deaths. My Facebook feed was filled with tutorials on homemade mask construction. I tried…
Life in the Panopticon
“Fear can make you do more wrong than hate or jealousy…fear makes you always, always hold something back.” Phillip K. Dick It could be argued that I majored in fear. Since fear is not a recognized degree, my college transcript reflects English as my major. Really, though, it should say fear. After all, fear and…
Action and Adaptation
Last month, I focused on adaptation and audience. Today, I would like to focus on action and adaptation as it relates to the world of writing. As a recent college graduate, I find that I am doing a lot of adapting. I have taken time to regroup and reassess—vital to the adaptation process. As I…
The Art of Adaptation
As I search for writing gigs, I find myself making a big deal about my ability to adapt to change. But what is adaptation anyway, and how does it apply to writing? This blog is a result of my musings on adaptation. I hope you enjoy it. The Art of Adaptation Words can be like…
The Art of Adaptation
As I search for writing gigs, I find myself making a big deal about my ability to adapt to change. But what is adaptation anyway, and how does it apply to writing? This blog is a result of my musings on adaptation. I hope you enjoy it. The Art of Adaptation Words can be like…
Hello
A Little Bit About Me: I have long believed that it is never too late to achieve your dreams. For me, writing is the manifestation of an idea brought to life, and, indeed, writing has allowed for me to achieve my dreams. In 2016, after almost two decades in sales, I found myself wanting a…
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