Am I Journaling? Why?
Unpopular Opinion: I’m not really into journaling. But I think it’s happening anyway. Continue reading Am I Journaling? Why?
Author: Todd Fulginiti
Acknowledging Spirits
Spirits, or whatever we call these things, have ways of getting our attention and reasons for wanting to have it. Continue reading Acknowledging Spirits
Dear Readers: Thank You & Until Next Time…
Almost 3 years ago to the day, I was scrolling through my WordPress feed, desperate to connect with a publication, attract readers, and advance my fledgling career as a writer. Continue reading Dear Readers: Thank You & Until Next Time…
Judge Me, Judge Me Not – Part 2
The story of high school pep band and lack of adult supervision. Continue reading Judge Me, Judge Me Not – Part 2
Bye-Bye Blueboy
I don’t like cars. That may be an unpopular opinion in car-centric America, but I don’t care. I don’t find them interesting at all. Continue reading Bye-Bye Blueboy
Happy Valentine’s Day, Jackass!
Many guys enjoy irritating the women they love and I am one of them. Does that make me a jackass? Maybe. But there’s just something interesting about annoying them. It’s more fun than saying “I love you”, yet it can mean the same thing- to me at least. Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day, Jackass!
Learner’s Permit
Ally was doing well. She hadn’t had much experience behind the wheel yet, other than the parking lot sessions we’d had fun with before she’d officially gotten her learner’s permit. But this was the real thing. Continue reading Learner’s Permit
Your Pen Talks- Do You Listen?
Going back and reviewing our own writing can be a good way to gain insight into where our mind is. Plus, it’s fun! Continue reading Your Pen Talks- Do You Listen?
Is My Problem Age Or Stress?
Is age causing me to stumble lately, or is it the result of self-induced stress? Continue reading Is My Problem Age Or Stress?
I Am Becoming
It’s a mantra I use often. As a complete thought on its own, it makes me feel like I am improving in every way. It helps me focus and stay positive. Continue reading I Am Becoming
Who’s Too Old For What?
Should people be disqualified from things solely on the basis of age? Continue reading Who’s Too Old For What?
How To Start A Stupid Argument With Friends
The next time you’re bored while hanging out friends or family, try these “discussion topics” and see if things get more interesting. Continue reading How To Start A Stupid Argument With Friends
My Holiday Season Photo Journal
It may not compete with a Hallmark Christmas movie, but here are some pics from what has been a busy and fun holiday season so far. Best of Season I was visiting my daughter in Baltimore where we came across this very unique, and for some reason, compelling Nativity scene. I think it’s the coolest thing I’ve seen so far this holiday season. Favorite Christmas … Continue reading My Holiday Season Photo Journal
The Man Who Soundtracked Christmas
You know Lennon, McCartney and Clapton and Dylan
Bacharach, Parton & TSwift are killin’
But do you recall
The most Christmassy songwriter of all? Continue reading The Man Who Soundtracked Christmas
A Quickie…Not That Kind!
This is a blog reading quickie- neither as exciting or satisfying as the other type of quickie you may have imagined- or maybe that was just me… Continue reading A Quickie…Not That Kind!
The True Power Of Our Artificial Christmas
Santa Claus is a myth. Rudolph was created by a sales and advertising team. Scholars debate the historical existence of Jesus. Yet, Christmas remains the most powerful holiday on the calendar, and with good reason. Continue reading The True Power Of Our Artificial Christmas
Holiday Homelessness
My family’s musical project to help the unhoused both at home and in Hawaii. Continue reading Holiday Homelessness
A Hater’s Thanksgiving
Gratitude is very popular these days. Especially this week since it’s Thanksgiving. I’m not against gratitude and I even have some, but the smart-ass, non-compliant, rebel in me is crawling out. Continue reading A Hater’s Thanksgiving
My Wife Is A Camp Fire
That may be a weird title, but it’s much better than: My Wife Is Dumpster Fire. If I had posted a piece with that title, my next post would probably be called: My Wife Has Filed For Divorce. Continue reading My Wife Is A Camp Fire
Post Creative Pain
Have you ever cooked a meal just for yourself? The dish may taste good and we may be proud of our efforts in making it, but in the end, it just isn’t that satisfying to do all that work just for one person. Continue reading Post Creative Pain