PinnedMember-onlyGo Ahead, Look For BigfootWe’ve all done it. You hear someone you know has made a “crazy” life decision. You started a group chat, figuring out how you all will intervein, because something must be done. What they are doing doesn’t make sense. Bob from high school quit his job, took his life savings…Motivation3 min readMotivation3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyDating App Bio’s Make Me Think of Johnny Cash Eating Cake in a BushI don’t think there should be bio’s on dating apps or social media. Bio’s are basically someone saying who they are and what they want from a person that interacts with them. And I don’t want to meet anyone who knows who they are and what they want. There is…Growth Mindset3 min readGrowth Mindset3 min read
Apr 25, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (day 8)The Amazing Gene came up to the stage with a large paper bag that had the words my career written in Sharpie on it. He was wearing a black cape, one of those t-shirts that has a tuxedo front drawn on it, break away wind pants and Magic Johnson Chuck…Writing Community2 min readWriting Community2 min read
Apr 6, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (Day 7)Karl took the mic. No one clapped. The people, besides Rick and Smoke Em Up, weren’t really paying attention. Karl was silent for about 30 seconds then said “I get no respect I tell ya. No even from Aretha Franklin. Not even just a little bit. Just a little bit…Writing Challenge2 min readWriting Challenge2 min read
Apr 5, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (Day 6)An older man, probably early 60’s, wearing one of those Clockwork Orange bowler hats, walked up to the microphone. He grabbed the mic, then walked towards the speaker on stage and made a bunch of feedback happen. “Just making sure you fuckers are awake. hahahaha” You could hear how drunk…Writing Challenge3 min readWriting Challenge3 min read
Mar 29, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (day 5)The entire drive to Boston was fueled by thought. Rick’s mind raced. Hundreds of ideas danced around in his dumb dome. What was he going to say on stage? Rick had already figured out that he was going to be on stage and be amazing. (Writer’s note*This is the thought…Writing Challenge4 min readWriting Challenge4 min read
Mar 28, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (day 4)Ricked sat in his car for a couple minutes. Deep in thought. But, for the first time in a long time, Rick wasn’t thinking about what Lady or other people thought about them. He wasn’t worried about that. He wasn’t worried about anything. And that feeling made him smile. He…Creative Writing3 min readCreative Writing3 min read
Mar 28, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (day 3)Rick just stood there. No expression on his face. Lady kept on talking but her words sounded like Charlie Brown’s teacher. Just all mumbles and background noise. He was just focused on that one question. Where was he going? Rick continued to put things in a backpack. He walked around…Creative Writing3 min readCreative Writing3 min read
Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (Day 2)“Sure. You can have her number. But, if she was tough on me for not having my quote unquote ‘shit together’ she might take issue with the whole ‘smoking crack’ lifestyle that you currently live.” …Creative Writing3 min readCreative Writing3 min read
Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyThe Story of Some Guy (day 1)You know how in kung fu movies or stories of enlightenment, there is some sort of quest for knowledge? A search for a sense of purpose. The character or characters seek out a wise man on top of some majestic fucking mountain, hoping he has the answers to life’s questions…Creative Writing4 min readCreative Writing4 min read
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