???????? Keep the Box Unlocked

???????? Keep the Box Unlocked

When you unfold the box, it becomes the cross. Secrets revealed. ❓❓ I speak with my niece as I pull a frame from the wall, reach underneath, and make contact. “What are you doing?” she says. “I’m removing the bug I watched crawl behind this hanging picture.”...
The Great Storytelling Hoax: Why Fear is the True Path

The Great Storytelling Hoax: Why Fear is the True Path

I want urinal partitions mandated inside all men’s restrooms. Why? I get stage fright. Because when a few seconds pass without success, the pressure mounts. That’s when time slows and I overthink how to expedite my prolonged bathroom break. Apparently, I’m not the...
How to Navigate an Episode of Writer’s Block

How to Navigate an Episode of Writer’s Block

I look like a rabid beast when I dance. My legs twitch. Elbows fly. Hips don’t lie. What’s crazy is that I actually feel the music. Unfortunately, my feeling translates into body movement that could hurt someone. Enter the dance floor at your own risk. Also, I look...