by NJRay | Apr 1, 2022 | Essays
Imagine, if you would the following story: You are on a subway. Perhaps you’re rereading your favorite book, doing homework, or reading an important report for work—any of which requires concentration. Above the normal background noise, you hear young children...
by NJRay | Mar 14, 2022 | Essays
Today, I am especially grateful for old friends, even more specifically, one I’ll call Dean. His real name isn’t Dean, but, as unnamed characters go, never since Eddie Vedder in Singles have I loved anyone who wore flannel until Dean Winchester from Supernatural. My...
by NJRay | Mar 6, 2022 | Essays
It is easy to fall into despair when looking at all the terrible things occurring around us. Whether it’s an uncontrolled lust for power in all its forms, a desire to win no matter what it costs all of us, or a fear of the unfamiliar that translates into either,...
