Air-Conditioning or ‘How I Became Weak’
I used to be tough. I could weather a heat wave barely breaking a sweat. Sure, summertime meant a small degree of discomfort, but it was eclipsed by fourth of July fireworks, barbecues, and afternoons at the outdoor pool. It meant fun, freedom and adventure; it was a season to look forward to, and being […]
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The Theft of Beauty
Last week in the city of Boston, a theft was committed. No one was physically injured, and it wasn’t reported to the police. Most would call it a victimless crime, and the perpetrator probably had good intentions. Furthermore, even if the offender could be caught, the case would never see the inside of a courtroom, […]
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Clarity Beyond the Rose Colored Glasses
Everyone has that friend who is positive to a fault. You know the one I’m talking about; the one who won’t just let you vent without pointing out all the silver linings in your thunder clouds. Everything is always going to get better. Hell, it’s not even that bad right now. Some days the boundless […]
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I’ll Watch TV When I’m Dead: The Pressure of Creative Guilt
Want to play a game? It’s really fun, I promise. Here’s how it goes: Think of a popular television show, then ask me “Hey, have you seen ________?” Unless you were thinking of Game of Thrones or anything else on HBO, the answer is almost certainly no. Outside of that, let’s see. . . I […]
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Throwing Tantrums in my Head
How do you deal with frustration? Let’s be honest; it’s an inevitable part of being human. Whether you’re trying to assemble IKEA furniture, your day isn’t going the way you imagined, or someone is failing to understand your point in an argument, sources of frustration abound! And frustration is. . . frustrating! The desire to […]
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