phoenix32 (59)in #socialmedia • 4 years agoThe Fault Lies Not...There is a certain type of nuance to social media posts these days, and since the sun rose on the Internet, those who…phoenix32 (59)in #creativity • 5 years agoNew OpportunitiesI had the fortunate circumstances to connect with Aunt Kat. When I worked in the school district back home, I got to…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoBack in the SaddleIt has been one hot month or so since my last post, and I have to say that I have been rather busy. A good number of…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoIntrospection - Heroes Part 4: The RedemptivesEvery saint has a past. Every sinner has a future. I love redemptive heroes. I really do. As much as I wish I could…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoIntrospection - Heroes Part 3: The ArtificesI have a certain affinity for the characters on my list that I refer to as “The Artifices”. Not conceived or born of…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoIntrospection - Heroes Part 2: The LeadersRegarding fictional characters, one of the saddest moments of my young life was watching Optimus Prime die on the big…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoIntrospection - Heroes Part 1: The EngineersI’ve been taking stock of my life, as I am on the cusp of literally packing up (once again) to completely move to……phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoHiding in My RoomI’ve been hiding as of late. I admit it. It has not been easy to get up and get out to class, or even to prayer. Not…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoGradationsIt seems that I have finally found something to write about that has some substance to it. A recent conversation…phoenix32 (59)in #writers-block • 5 years agoStill Banging My Head Against the WallThe season of midterms is coming to a close, and of course I had a 10 page paper to write for last week, as well as a…phoenix32 (59)in #writers-block • 5 years agoWriter’s BlockI’ve had some massive writer’s block as of late, and it has troubled me a bit. The couple of posts that I’ve had as of…phoenix32 (59)in #philadelphia • 5 years agoA Really Terrible Self-Justification of a Backwards CityI have made it known that I am not a Philadelphia guy. I try not to hate on the place, honestly, although it is…phoenix32 (59)in #new-jersey • 5 years agoDon’t You Think I Know Where I Live?There are many difficult things about living in Philadelphia. Granted, many of the things are subjective — being 60…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoIf You Thought "Calm Down" Was a Bad Phrase...Almost three weeks ago, I posted about a two-word phrase that is just irritating and frustrating: "Calm down."…phoenix32 (59)in #life • 5 years agoThe Summer of Many MovesThe last couple of years of my life can be described in a single word: nomadic. I have not had a "real" home to call…phoenix32 (59)in #short-story • 5 years agoJournal - A Short Story Part 5AUTHOR'S NOTE: Part 4 can be found here - The air was stubborn, clinging to the chill of the winter, a reminder of…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years agoThe Words We Choose and the Words We UseWhile I am currently a seminarian, I am old enough that I have been out in the ‘Verse for a while. I have a dating…phoenix32 (59)in #mental-health • 5 years ago"Calm Down" - A RantYou're angry. You're hurt. You're frustrated. You're barely holding on to rationality. And someone says to you…phoenix32 (59)in #short-story • 5 years agoJournal - A Short Story Part 4AUTHOR'S NOTE: Part 3 can be found here - "A Hero Named Hiro" — Monday February 8, 2010 I always found it…phoenix32 (59)in #short-story • 5 years agoJournal - A Short Story Part 3AUTHOR'S NOTE: Part 2 can be found here - The sun rose over the hill, the first day of his freedom. He had turned…