At some point in the last few years, I became a homebody. I’m reluctant to go out. I used to love going out. I couldn’t stay home.
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June 19, 2023
In university, I remember once telling a friend that sharing a meal for someone is a testament to their value in your life. I probably said it with fewer syllables, yet more eloquence. Only in the last two-or-so years have I started cooking with any regularity. I think I’ve been learning to cook, as opposed to just cooking. Thing is, I don’t really care for the food, all that much.
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Dear Nash, 10 Years On
Dear Nash,
What’s left to say? (more…)
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A Short Tribute to Ryan Douglas McDanel
Hanging. I can picture your body, broken from the neck up, hanging from the trusses in your metal shop. There’s a ladder lying on the floor that you kicked over before the rope was quickly made taut by the weight of your body. (more…)
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Day 9 of 30
It’s been a really lazy Sunday. There’s been a lot of waking up. I usually need to take one day for unfettered sleep each week. Today was a bit excessive, but I’m glad that I slept. (more…)
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Day 2 of 30
I woke up on my buddy’s couch this morning. He woke up to go to the gym at around 10:30. I looked at the clock and closed my eyes again. I asked him if it’d be okay if I left while he was out, as if I had any real intention of leaving before he got back. (more…)
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A Quick Word on the Anniversary of Nash’s Death
It’s a wound that I don’t want to have heal, and, yet, it is healing. The death of a friend, a good friend, a best friend, at such a young age, is something that I never thought I’d forget to remember. (more…)
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I held a baby for the first time in my life tonight
This is the first time that I’ve ever held a baby. Here are the responses that I received:
Sister: Hahahah you look so scared! But it’s super cute. Please say hello to Jordan and Matt for me! And congrats
Me: I’m terrified!
Sister: Hahahaha. You look it!
Me: Great. Good look for me. Loves
Sister: Well you don’t need to worry yet! I hope. Loves
Me: Hell no! Loves
Sister: Loves
Dad: Yam nice you look good big smile Loves dad
Me: Ha ha. Thanks. Loves
Maa: What a cute tall baby. Nice to see you hold a baby. Looks so good. Loves
Me: #fear
Zahra: *five laughing with tears emojis* You’re either going to be the best or the worst dad
Me: Why?
Zahra: Because I said so
Me: That was the first time I ever held a baby.
Zahra: Well good for you, you looked completely natural.
Me: There was terror in my insides. Terror.
Zahra: Yes I could tell
Me: You said I looked completely natural.
Zahra: I was being sarcastic. I punctuated it.
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Whence is the Humble Teddy Bear?
For the last couple of days, I’ve been hunting for a bear, a teddy bear. I found one online that I really like, but the shipping costs more than the bear. I’ve been calling around to shops and visiting others searching for a teddy bear. (more…)
