To the empty corner chair in the spare bedroom,

When I first began sitting in you for long periods of time, it was as if I was exiled to your corner. It was in 2022, right after my dad passed. My work schedule was due to change with the New Year when I’d be working from home more, and I needed it to desperately.

He passed away on November 18, 2…read more

Dear fear of the unknown,

I’ve put your name in lowercase to foreshadow how small of an impact you’ll have on my life. I’m sure you’ve frightened many a perfectionist and inferiority-complex ridden individuals in your time, and this has included me. I’m sure you’d love the assurance of my going down memory lane and telling you how I’ve feared…read more

Dear reader,

It was July in Orlando, Florida. The summer was at a peak, and my family was spending the day as it’s meant to be spent during this wonderfully torrid time of year–in water. Give me a reason to leave my vacation responder on to go floating off in an aquamarine pool somewhere, and we have ourselves the making of a great day. You see…read more