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It gives me incredible pleasure to introduce the third chapter of my autobiography, “The Forgotten Son,” which forms a part of my larger life story by the same name. In this chapter, I explore the pivotal events from 2018 onward, sharing how these years shaped my relationships, career, and outlook on life. Readers will journey… Continue reading Exploring My Life Story: The Forgotten Son, Chapter 3
Happy New Year! As we enter another year, I find myself reflecting on the state of our country and the world. While many greet the new year with hope for a fresh start, it is important to acknowledge that not all problems are left behind when the calendar turns. Personal struggles, financial difficulties, and societal… Continue reading New Year: Division, Hope, and Fate of Humanity
Revisiting a Not-So-New Story It gives me great pleasure to introduce a NOT so NEW book, which may sound unusual at first. What does that mean exactly? “A Shot in the Dark,” releasing in January 20th, 2026, is actually the original version of my debut novel, “The POX,” which was published in 2023. What Sets… Continue reading Why ‘The POX’ Fans Will Love This New Edition
The end of the year is a time of reflection but one should reflect every day or regularly, as we look close out 2025 and into 2026. The tumultuous year of 2024/2025 is the biggest struggle financially as it feels as though I have had severe financial difficulties since May 2024, until about November of… Continue reading 2025 Reflections at Year’s End: A Journey Through Struggle, Faith, and Hope
Understanding the Impact of Suicide It is truly heartbreaking that suicide remains a persistent topic of discussion, especially as rates in the United States have risen beyond 14 deaths per 100,000 people. Currently, there is one death by suicide every 11 minutes. This alarming statistic draws attention to the issue, particularly when public figures—individuals who… Continue reading Celebrities We Lost to Suicide in 2025: A Call for Empathy
Christmas: A Time for Reflection As we get into the final stretch of the Christmas week, like usual this forces me to think about this time of year, which is meant to be a time of joy, peace and goodwill towards man. Thinking of my favorite stories Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” one of the… Continue reading How A Christmas Carol Mirrors Today’s Society
A Tragic Loss Goodbye Edward “Eddie” Kaspbrak, known to the world as James Ransone. The talented actor, recognized for his many memorable film roles, has sadly passed away by suicide at the age of 46. He died by hanging on Friday, December 19, 2025. Personal Reflections and Empathy This loss feels deeply personal, even though… Continue reading Remembering James Ransone (Edward “Eddie” Kaspbrak)
What is truly important in this time of year, the season of giving, a season of joy and for myself, the reason for the season JESUS! All of look at this time of year differently, some absolutely hate this time of year over the sear reason that it’s a time of being forced to give… Continue reading The True Spirit of the Season: Love Over Gifts
Are you a Scrooge or Cratchit? During this time of year we can all turn into a little of both, but examining Bob Cratchit for his money flaws and Scrooge as well we can all learn from this fictional characters especially durning the holidays and how we spend and save money.
Contemplating Life During the Holidays This has become an annual tradition in my "Giving Myself the Gift of Life" series. I have tweaked the name a little as the original name of the posts might cause alarm to those who read as these post discusses death and suicide. For those who are concerned about my… Continue reading Wrestling with Worth: Annual Reflections on Life, Faith, and Financial Struggle
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