Poison In Lethal Doses Facebook Page

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Generally the feed on this page is 100% up-to-date, but I noticed this morning that it had somehow deleted several days' worth of posts. I apologize for that, because I have no idea how it happened. I have since restored them, albeit completely out of order, but they're present nonetheless if you want to visit, … Continue reading Poison In Lethal Doses Facebook Page

Anger Management

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For about six years, I’ve diligently tried to work on my personal anger issues. It took me on an interesting journey. I learned so much about myself that I was a little astounded by the epiphany I had several months ago. During all of the time where I walked away from arguments and fights, kept … Continue reading Anger Management

Right Now

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Sometimes, the most important thing I need is silence. Having finished that hellacious read-through, I am glad to be able to be done with it and be able to put it behind me. One of the most important things I have learned about reading a truly raw manuscript is that as a writer, I truly … Continue reading Right Now

A Single Sentence…

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Coming Out Of The Ancestral “Closet”

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Coming Out of The Ancestral “Closet” I find it more than a little appalling that in 2014, I am still being asked “What are you?” Not “What religion are you?” or your average, inappropriate social questions, which, by my standards, are still rude. No, it’s always been “What ARE you?”, with such profound emphasis, as if … Continue reading Coming Out Of The Ancestral “Closet”

Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal

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Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal I don’t talk about my personal life on this platform much. You’d really have to know me and be able to read between the lines to pick up on subtle nuances. However, there’s an issue that’s been bothering me and I have decided to open up here … Continue reading Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal

The Only Reason…

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“The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can’t help it.” -Leo Rosten

The Need For Silence

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Tomorrow is Samhain, which is Halloween for the uninitiated who can't even pronounce what I just said. I've taken some time this week to be quiet, to look deeply within, and to give myself some space. Every year brings a new set of challenges, and I am hoping to embark on happier ones this time … Continue reading The Need For Silence

It Is Just A Chapter…

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Scorpions Mean Business

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People often ask me why my name on WordPress is “ScorpionGlow”. Well, I’ll tell you. For one, I am a Scorpio. In fact, today is my birthday. Two, scorpions glow. Of the 1750 known species, almost all of them will show up under a black UV light, thus, giving off the impression that they glow … Continue reading Scorpions Mean Business