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Some teachers teach subjects. Others teach you who you can become. This is a deeply personal tribute to the art teacher who believed in me when no one else did and whose lessons still guide my life.
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We had one date. I proposed. And 26 years later....
Books
I bought all these books so no going back now. This year’s reading list is built around curiosity, rebellion, creativity, and the kind of ideas that change how you think and who you become.
GenX
Neutral Milk Hotel is not a band you casually discover. It finds you later in life, when you finally have the emotional range to understand it. This is a fan driven deep dive into the band, the album that defined them, and why it still matters.
GenX
The English language is not dying, but it is definitely being mistreated. A sarcastic Gen X take on infuriating spelling and grammar, punctuation abuse, meaningless words, and why use almost always beats utilize.
Cigars slow me down in a world that never stops moving. They remind me of patience, craftsmanship, and the kind of quiet rebellion GenX was built on. This is why the ritual still matters to me.
GenX
Sonic Youth did more than shape my taste. They rewired how I understand real music. Their noise and fearless creativity shaped my identity from the moment I discovered them at thirteen.
GenX
Nirvana shirts at Target hit differently for Gen X. They remind us of the music that shaped us, the trauma of losing Kurt and the way Nirvana spoke our truth long before anyone else did. But instead of gatekeeping the band, maybe it is time to celebrate that new generations are discovering them too.
Cigars
The AJ Fernandez Puro Especial is my perfect Sunday cigar and the one stick that never lets me down. Smooth, bold and packed with real character, it sets the tone for a slow Sunday without the nonsense.
Loud Opinions & No Apologies
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero hits hard from the first draw. Pepper, leather, and fig sweetness build into a full throttle finish. It is bold, strong, and not for casual smokers.
When I first heard David Bowie it felt like light cutting through the static. His voice painted pictures and shaped a generation’s creative edge. He showed me that being different is not a flaw, it is a declaration, and that made all the difference.
When I compared the Leica D Lux 7 to my smartphone it was more than an upgrade, it was a statement. This compact camera delivers true image quality. Yes, it costs more, but the detail, control, and experience it brings make every shot worth it.
I build my life around kindness, compassion and common sense. These aren’t slogans. They’re the compass I use in work, love and everyday choices. I show up as myself, anchored in love not fear. I judge less, listen more and trust that every person matters.
I swapped turkey for tofu and boots for a veggie strut in the heart of Texas. Going vegan was not a trend, just a choice to live lighter, dig deeper into food, and see what happens when you drop the expected for something brave and green.
This Sunday morning smoke hits different. The Macanudo Inspirado Green brings a sweet Brazilian twist to the Inspirado lineup with chocolate, spice, and smooth Dominican craft. A must try for cigar lovers who crave flavor and balance.
I was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia at age thirty-nine and wanted to write something clear for anyone feeling lost. HSP is rare, invisible at first, and full of questions about the future. But it also comes with routines, resilience, and hope.
Today would have been Scott Weiland’s fifty-eighth birthday. Every time it rolls around I feel it in my chest. His voice still haunts the room — raw, unfiltered, alive. The setlist I grabbed that night still sits in a box. Because brilliance often burns too fast.
There is something sacred about a quiet Sunday morning. No notifications, no deadlines, no one asking for a quick sync. Just you, a chair, and the slow burn of a Liga Privada No. 9. A cigar so rich it practically defines the concept of doing nothing well.
When Halloween creeps in I flip the candle for a lava lamp and revisit sadness in flannel. In my Gen-X version of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven I trade the velvet poster for the busted speaker and the bird still says “nevermore.”
When every step feels like a negotiation between strength and uncertainty the condition known as HSP becomes part of your life story. Work still matters. Progress still happens. This is about thriving with wobbly legs and showing up anyway.
I tried blogging every day for a week and it wasn’t pretty. Some mornings the words came, others I contemplated tossing my MacBook out the window. It was gritty. It was real. And by day seven I learned something: habit beats inspiration when the cursor blinks.
