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That Scent of Woe
There’s that old smell in the air. But where, or when, does it come from?
Jun 14
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What's in a Name?
Apparently, a lot, if you want to collapse an identity into something short yet meaningful. But don’t spell it weird, okay?
Jun 7
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If Only I Could Sleep Like a Binturong
Haven’t paid my sleep debt in two years now.
May 3
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For When the Bell Tolls
Some bells echo up to the field of life. Some ring beyond that horizon. All by the hands of Death.
Mar 14
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Anathema to My Madness
I thought I knew who I was, what I wanted. But then my job exploded, my sanity imploded, and I found the prison of hope.
Feb 20
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Into a Thousand Suns
A deconstruction of the past that deconstructed my sense of self.
Feb 8
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A Soliloquy on Solitude
Or, an observation of hugging the tatters of loneliness—voluntarily, inadvertently, and reluctantly
Jan 17
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The Great Pao Debacle of 2026
Ah, the taste of stale bread. I never knew buns were so ripe for puns.
Jan 10
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A Meditation on Memories and Moving
Why is moving from permanence never easy?
Dec 20, 2025
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In Memoriam: A Diner at Night
Have you ever found the makings of a memory that juts into your consciousness uninvited? What is it trying to say?
Oct 10, 2025
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Two vs Twenty-Two, and a Tale of Parenting Scorecards
Am I doing enough as a father? It is a question I ask deeply, and get mixed results.
Aug 15, 2025
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Manly Men . . . Men?
Society blends men from all walks of life. But those who do not conform to existing ideals? They are left on their own.
Aug 4, 2025
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