A traveler’s tale of two Jasons — Whilst I was on pilgrimage I met a man on the road. Not just any man, but a man of higher learning and philosophical pursuits. He was a self-proclaimed bard of sorts, a man of many wordy stories. We shared our meager provisions around a roaring fire, capped off with…

A few factoids in random order — I’m sure these items will serve as fodder for many future stories, but for now, this will help the reader understand the variety of topics relating to my background. My current profile picture is indeed myself, dressed as Jason Vorhees for a work event. The theme was camping and I’ve…

Pushing Medium to the Maximum — Most people are here for the money. Some are here for exposure. I’m here for the worship. Yes, that’s right. I said it. Unabashedly. I want people to worship at my feet. My sturdy, practical, manly feet. As Goldilocks would say, my feet aren’t too cold or too hot. …

In The End, Old Scratch Always Wins — The creature fled from the sunlight Ultraviolet light turned its blood blue Causing it to boil and bubble Until it exploded into sticky goo His sense of survival was strong Human blood was what he craved And anyone who crossed his path Would soon be in their grave The night…

From the epic minds of Joe Wade and JD Nealey — Mary Jo rolled over and felt the emptiness in the bed beside her. Her hand drifted slowly over the sheet, and in her half-awake state, she realized it was cold. He’d not only left like a thief in the night, it had been some time ago. She cursed herself for…

Spreading Ready On Valentine’s Day — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so if you haven’t started preparing yet, now’s the time to do so. I can’t say it’s my favorite holiday of the year, not because I don’t love being in LOVE and not because I don’t have a special someone. …

Without Outsiders, Insiders Would Perish — They live on the fringe Outcasts and outlaws Marching to a different beat Refusing to stay in the box Niches be damned Being pigeonholed is for the birds The chains are off And they are set free Rule breakers and buckers Leading a complicated existence With nothing more than An urge to share…

The Only Thing Bigger Than Gerald Was His Ego — Beth hurried down the long hallway. Knowing she had to pass Gerald’s office was giving her a bad case of anxiety along with a generous helping of heartburn. He’d been coming on strong for weeks now, trying to pressure her into going out with him. Gerald wasn’t her immediate boss…

I Need This In My Life — This morning I was out and about, doing my Saturday running around. My wife and I met a friend for breakfast at a local eatery we seldom go to. I enjoyed my favorite, carb-heavy biscuits and gravy with home fries and two over-easy eggs. …