2018 has been a year of goodbyes for me. I have had to say goodbye to people, places of employment and even some of my old ways of thinking. There were times when I felt like I was even saying goodbye to my own sanity. Many of you know I’m not big on new year’s […]
Now that we have made it through two of the most fattening holidays of the year (Thanksgiving and Christmas), everyone is looking for a reset. You know, starting off those New Year’s resolutions right. I don’t make resolutions or promises, because I know I’m one happy hour away from falling off the bandwagon. But hey, […]
I released my fourth poetry book, Stingrays, about two years ago. At that time, I had only released the book through eBook format only. Now, for the first time, Stingrays is available in paperback through my site for a holiday discounted price. The concept of the poetry in that book details how certain situations in […]
I just discovered Blue Goose a few months ago. Since then, it has become one of my new favorite Tex Mex restaurants. Recently, I decided to try one their margaritas called The Diablo. I know; sounds pretty scary. However, isn’t it fascinating that a margarita is such a year round adult beverage. When was the […]
I can’t believe we are just 12 days away from the close of 2018. This year has definitely been a whirlwind to say the least. This has also been one of the most creative years for me in terms of writing. It’s funny how life’s trials can push you to do things you didn’t think […]
Well, here it is. I keep saying this is the best and worst book I’ve ever written. Our darkest moments give us the best inspiration…which is exactly what happened here. However, the events that led to the writing of the book alone were difficult enough to wrap my brain around. Honestly, Eleven: Things We Never […]
This time of year is filled with holiday music celebrating the Christmas season and the birth of Jesus. You may recall the review I did of John Legend’s A Legendary Christmas collection. In keeping with the cheerful holiday theme, there is another new tune that you need to add to your playlist. John Patrick Adams, […]
Considering John Legend’s successfully decorated music career, it’s hard to believe that he just released his first Christmas album. A Legendary Christmas is a mix of traditional classics, sprinkled in with some original numbers. Oh and if that wasn’t enough, Raphael Saadiq was at the helm of the album’s production. Of course, it wouldn’t be […]