AniMal

I’d just come off yet another painful breakup; this one particularly so. I’d taken a direction that was leading to the pits of the dark places of self-indulgence and self-destruction; culminating with a New Year’s weekend completely lost. I peeled my still clothed body off the couch to take Eddie outside to do his business. … Read moreTracking years of a wannabe athlete

The caller’s voice was friendly, if not a bit rushed and unfamiliar. Polite and to the point; the theme around my usual dry-cleaning order. “I’m calling to make sure I’m not missing a large part of your order; normally you have a sizable order, a full bag or more. This time only a couple items.” … Read moreThings that cannot be offshored

The commute ceased to phase me over a year ago; it’s well over two now of completing it. It went from a rush of an event (that’s when I should have been documenting) to a senseless trudge to an enjoyable break to where I am now; somewhere in between all that. I may count them … Read moreNew Year = Something New, Right?

This isn’t a story about fitness. Or working out. Or training. It’s about coping, identity, self-awareness. Last year ended on a gradual downward trajectory after a few personals met. Couple of severely rolled ankles, sprained thumb, two infected eyes, sprained back, gash on a wrist, gaping hole in the bottom of one foot that seems … Read moreAniMal in Distress

…to many for a long time.  Pick the reason, I’ve named and used them all. No time, not interested, booked, conflicts, work, tired, out of town, out of state.  Mostly it’s a combination of things; when isn’t that the case. A little selfish, a little exhausted, a little scared, a little coping. I’m reminded of … Read moreI’ve been a bad friend