Bring It, Don’t Sing It
I was watching an episode of Freaks and Geeks last night when I heard the phrase ‘Bring it, don’t sing it’* for the first time since probably my sophomore year of […]
Tag Archives: intentional living
Unearthing My Poetic Soul
My March Poetry Challenge was successful on many levels. I completed 30 poems in 31 days. I started to see myself as a poet, not because my poetry is on […]
It’s the Best
Years and years ago, I was complaining to a wise friend about the struggles I faced due to my upbringing and he looked at me and, in true wise-friend style, […]
The Greatest Gift
One of the best gifts I have ever given to someone else was the gift of my time. Since January 2013, I’ve spent one night a month cooking with my […]
30 Is the Sweetest Number (Thus Far)
This upcoming Monday will mark my 30th orbit around the sun, and to say I am excited to be turning 30 is an understatement. Anyone who knows me as more […]
Happy Eggs and Autumn Leaves
On Monday morning, I woke up with a serious case of the grumpies. The cranky feelings had started to creep in the night before, increased when my sleep was disrupted by […]
It’s an Illusion, Michael
It’s the final countdown! The home stretch. My writing muscles are stronger, albeit a bit sore, and I’m ready to call it a win and go home. But, rather than […]
Count Your Blessings
Growing up in church, I sang the same old hymns over and over and over again countless times. The songs are so ingrained in my mind that a random thought […]
A Passion for the Weird
Changes are taking place here at P&O, slowly but surely. This website is a work-in-progress, just like me, never static for too long. For example, a teeny-tiny change has been […]
Dream Come True
I woke up from the nicest dream this morning. I don’t remember how all the details worked together, but near the end of my dream I was asked about my […]
Parrot & Ox 