Deconstructing Illusions: Ad Hominem

The Ad Hominem Fallacy

Chasing Masculinity : Part 2

Attraction

Chasing Masculinity : Part 1

The Male Form

Freedom

If we do not respect the universal rights of our neighbors, can we call ourselves a neighbor, or even a good person?

Changing Humanity

Everyday so many of us wake up and look around and wonder how we arrived where we are today. More importantly, we wonder how we can make change in a world that doesn’t seem to respond to our cries and concerns. Humanity has seen darker times than we have

Market Deals!

Sourcing cheap ingredients today - Cooking coming soon!

Our Pride United

The desire to be free

Reasons to Live While in Extreme Distress

Here is my advice to you regarding the skills I needed to survive under intense stress and in a world where I was not welcome to be me. These are lessons I learned from over 30 years in a cult.

Soft Yet Powerful Grace

A photo dedication of beautiful people changing the world.

Build a World Where Compassion Prevails

Building Community with Purpose

The Missouri State Fair

It’s a vibe. Captured at Missouri State Fair Grounds in Sedalia, Missouri

Kansas City Light

I love this city. #kcmo — in River Market, Kansas City, Missouri.

Media & Podcast

I Hate This Fate

A poem to capture darker times in the past.

Projects & Ideas

Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers

Listening First

Sketchbook

Humans

Have compassion.

Articles

Being Congruent with Our Feelings, Thoughts, Words, and Actions.

I’m finding more and more that great things happen when our feelings, thoughts, words, and actions are congruent. When these aspects of ourselves align, happiness is found. When my internal dialogue is in turmoil I often find that one of these: my feelings, my thoughts, my words, or my

Poetry

Pain Behind

In shadows cast by life’s hand, I stood alone on desolate land. Lost, forsaken, my heart bereft, trapped a world where bonds I once had left. With weary steps, I tread that path, Where laughter once danced, I experianced silent wrath. Isolation’s cloak tightened its hold, As sorrow’

Photography

Amazing Sunsets in Istanbul

There are amazing sunsets, and then there are extra amazing sunsets. This one took my breath away. I was worried I would never be able to capture its beauty, and while this photo is far less spectacular than what I witnessed, it serves as a reminder of how I felt

Poetry

I Will Always Have Room in My Heart to Love You

I thought I had no love left in my heart to grieve for those who do not love me in return. I had committed to reserving my grief for those who did so. Yet, you proved me wrong in my understanding because you stopped loving me, but I chose to

Sketchbook

Comic Strip Comeback

I’ve been drawing and designing a comic strip in this style. I actually think it could be a pretty cool way to discuss and process the events around us .

Photography

Photo of the Day : Ruby Red

🖼️📸 Photo of the Day! I took several nice pictures of this fearless little fella a couple years ago. He allowed my camera lens to get just inches from him. Hummingbirds are so beautiful and brave. 🕊️🐦 ✨

Photography

Enjoy the sunset wherever you are.

Enjoy the sunset wherever you are. 🌅📸📷

Poetry

Lost If Not for Yesterday

History gives a map of future’s way, Left by those who sailed our waters yesterday. Darkness hides deep below, naps in mystery, While warnings flowed stray, And now we question life beyond this day. Our anchored hope, though veiled, Claps at fear, And waves victory Where hearts now lay.

Poetry

Lessons Past

As progress renders shadows obsolete, warnings of certain darkness go unheard. Shade cast on nothing; forget guardrails serve to learn. Forgotten shadows neglect battles fought first in mind. This allows the path to failure as unprepared is human kind.