Creating Imaginative Worlds with Writing
Mother’s Day has always been one of the most meaningful days of the year for me. My mom, Linda, passed away in 2015 at just 56 years old—but her love, her sacrifices, and the way she showed up for my sister and me still shape the way I see family today. Remembering My Mom, Linda… Continue reading A Mother’s Day Reflection: The Mothers Who Shaped My Life
A personal reflection on inspiration, lyricism, and why some words still hit decades later Where My Inspiration Comes From How music gets under my skin As a writer, I pull inspiration from a lot of places, but the biggest source is my own life—my hardships, my depression, my being. I also find it in music,… Continue reading 2Pac’s “Changes,” Music as Memory, and the Hope for a Better World
The Day That Changed Everything Today marks a day that I should forget about but cannot marking three years since I was laid off and although I am working today, thank God, February 28th, 2023, will always be a day of pain. Remembering this day like yesterday. I do remember before this day, it was… Continue reading The Emotional Toll of Job Loss: My Experience
The Habit of Self-Reflection For those who read my posts, you tend to see me self-reflect a lot, it’s what I do, but so do many of us. It’s hard not to self-reflect, its getting a little annoying at times, when I am constantly reminded of things, such as mental health, my life, career and a… Continue reading Understanding the Weight of Regret in Life and Family: A Personal Journey Through Self-Reflection, Parenting, and Perseverance
A Milestone in My Journey Today is a significant day as I announce the release of ‘The Forgotten Son: Chapter 3’. This marks the completion of my autobiography, building upon the original ‘The Forgotten Son’, which was first published on February 7th, 2025. In this latest chapter, I delve into the pivotal events from 2018… Continue reading From Darkness to Light: The Journey Behind ‘The Forgotten Son: Chapter 3’
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
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
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
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
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