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For the untamed minds and unruly hearts.
Explore the journey, one post at a time. This is where my thoughts, rants, lessons, and reflections unfold in real-time—no filters, no rewrites, just life as it happens. Think of it as a living index of my blog, a trail of snapshots showing where I’ve been, what I’ve learned, and where I’m headed next. Want to explore by topic? Use the link below. Otherwise, dive in and enjoy the ride.
After losing everything from years of sharing my journey on Twitter, I’m starting fresh with this blog—my space to speak openly, share my experiences, and tell my story on my terms.
I’ve learned that starting over isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding the strength to keep going, even when it feels like the world has forgotten you.
Life has a way of knocking us down, but it also gives us the chance to rise. If you’ve ever felt stuck or like your story isn't written for you, remember that you hold the pen. Your story isn't over.
Edward Snowden’s Permanent Record is a gripping and nostalgic journey through the digital age, exposing the cost of truth in a world that doesn’t want to hear it.
Living with chronic illness is like trying to navigate life on a rollercoaster where you don’t control the speed, the turns, or when it stops.
Brom’s reimagining of Krampus trades horror for honky-tonk drama, missing the mark on delivering the chilling folklore fans crave.
Sarah Clegg’s The Dead of Winter explores the forgotten, eerie origins of holiday traditions and how they’ve been reshaped by the church and consumerism.
How a winding road of careers, struggles, and reinventions led to building three businesses I love.
Blockchain is a revolutionary technology with the power to give control back to the people. While it’s often misunderstood or misrepresented, I’m here to share what I’ve learned and why it matters now more than ever.
G. Edward Griffin's The Creature from Jekyll Island offers a deep dive into the origins of the Federal Reserve, revealing hidden truths and shocking connections.
Blockchain is more than buzzwords or get-rich-quick schemes—it’s a revolutionary technology with the power to give control back to the people. While it’s often misunderstood or misrepresented, I’m here to share what I’ve learned and why it matters now more than ever.
Lindsey Fitzharris’s The Butchering Art dives into the grisly yet revolutionary world of Victorian surgery, blending science, history, and darkly fascinating storytelling.
Hiking has become one of my favorite ways to clear my head, get some exercise, and enjoy the outdoors without spending a ton of money. I love finding new trails and enjoying nature.
Rachel Gillig’s One Dark Window masterfully weaves dark fantasy, romance, and mystery into a story as enchanting as it is chilling.
Commerce is good. Commerce connects us. Commerce has existed long before capitalism, and it can outlast it too. Recognizing this gives us the clarity and courage to challenge systems that don’t serve us and to create systems that do.
T. Kingfisher’s What Moves the Dead is a stunning homage to Poe with a haunting tale all its own.
The illusion of choice in American politics isn’t an accident—it’s decades of legal manipulation, propaganda, and corporate control. Real options have been taken off the table.
After years of trial, error, and frustration, I finally started making real changes — not just to what I eat but how I understand food itself.
Eye-opening, infuriating, and essential — Daniel Immerwahr's How to Hide an Empire pulls back the curtain on the history we were never taught.
I fell down the rabbit hole of nutrition, gut health, and hidden sugars — and what I found completely changed how we eat.
T. Kingfisher's What Feasts at Night keeps the eerie vibes alive, but doesn’t quite hit the same haunting high.
Rachel Gillig's Two Twisted Crowns brings the Shepherd King series to a close — and I’m not ready to say goodbye.
Discover how these concepts shape competition, innovation, and economic fairness, and learn why understanding their differences matters for building a better economy.
Darrell Hoff's How to Lie with Statistics is a must-read for anyone who wants to stop being manipulated by statistics in headlines, social media, and the news.
John Perkins delivers a deeply eye-opening look into the world of economic exploitation in The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.
Debunking SNAP myths, exposing food policing, and sharing how SNAP users can access fresh, local food—because dignity isn’t negotiable.
Let’s start with a simple truth: The food industry doesn’t care about you. Not your health, not your well-being.
Refined sugar promises joy but delivers crashes and cravings. Luckily, nature has better options. Herbal sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, and coconut sugar offer a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the downsides of processed sugar. Ready to ditch Big Sugar? Let’s explore some sweet alternatives.
Saying no changed my entire life — not overnight, but one boundary at a time. If you’re tired of people-pleasing yourself into burnout, this one’s for you.
This post started with a pen that barely worked and a moment when I couldn’t lie to myself anymore. I wasn’t looking for a breakthrough — just a way forward that felt like mine. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that technically works but doesn’t fit, this one’s for you.
Tired of fighting off a swarm of pop-ups just to read a single post and finding out you can't read it anyway because even the placeholder covers the content? Same. Here’s why you’ll never see invasive ads or annoying pop-ups here — and how you can help me keep this space real, raw, and distraction-free.
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