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)
Category: Writing
Lessons from Bob Cratchit: Financial Lessons for the Holidays
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.
Remembering Loved Ones: A Tribute to My Mother
Remembering My Mother, Linda There are certain people in our lives that make an impact that once gone, you truly never feel the same, for me that person was my mother Linda who passed December 9th, 2015, making this the tenth year without mom. Growing Up with Mom Growing up with mom, she was always… Continue reading Remembering Loved Ones: A Tribute to My Mother
Reflections on Teaching and Personal Legacy
My Journey as an Educator For those who may not know I am a professor and have been given the privilege of a teaching career part time by an incredible mentor by the name of Glenn Dunki-Jacobs, now retired. Having the opportunity to teach business students from 2011-2019 name Mt. Sierra College before the… Continue reading Reflections on Teaching and Personal Legacy
Discover Chapter 2 of The Forgotten Son Series
I am pleased to announce the release of my autobiography, *The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2*, which will be available now. This book forms part of the broader work, *The Forgotten Son*, initially published in January. The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2 chronicles a pivotal period of my life following college, detailing my experiences as I transitioned… Continue reading Discover Chapter 2 of The Forgotten Son Series
Discover My Journey in The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2
I am pleased to announce the forthcoming release of my autobiography, *The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2*, which will be available on October 31st. This book forms part of the broader work, *The Forgotten Son*, initially published in January. The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2 chronicles a pivotal period of my life following college, detailing my experiences… Continue reading Discover My Journey in The Forgotten Son: Chapter 2
Confronting Career and Financial Shame: My Journey
Shame is a prevalent part of my life each day, I wake up with shame and I go to sleep with shame, as one of the main themes in my life for years now which is one of the reasons I wrote Runaway, Shame, my memoir out December 1st, yes that is my shameless plug,… Continue reading Confronting Career and Financial Shame: My Journey
The Voices in My Head
I often play conversations in my head, not sure if anyone does what you may say to a person at home, at work in various scenarios. I re-play words/conversations in my might regularly in how I am going to explain to my family one when I am no longer here. Sadly the only conversation I… Continue reading The Voices in My Head
Pre-Order Now: Short Story Collection and ‘Doll Parts’ Novel
I am pleased to announce the upcoming release of two distinct books, available on August 30th and September 7th. August 30, 2025 The first is a curated collection of short stories, originally written during my early adolescence. These works span various genres—including horror, fantasy, and whimsical fiction—and reflect influences from film and other sources. Each… Continue reading Pre-Order Now: Short Story Collection and ‘Doll Parts’ Novel
Overcoming Adversity: How Second Chances Change Lives
Second chances are always appreciated in our lives whether it’s a second chance at a relationship or a career or to rebuild. I can honestly say I have gotten a few second chances in life especially after my Suicide attempt in 2007. At that point in my life which I was in my mid-twenties I… Continue reading Overcoming Adversity: How Second Chances Change Lives