I had reservations about writing this blog post before I mustered up the courage to go ahead and do it. A lot has been witnessed throughout this anomalous year in regards to police brutality. Many deaths, protests and riots have overshadowed even a catastrophic pandemic, which still rages on and continues to kill people. WhileContinueContinue reading “To Protect and Serve”
Category Archives: Reflection
7 Steps Toward a Stress-Free Life
We all experience moments of stress each day of our lives. Whether it is the biologically low stress of simply waking up each morning or the emotionally high stress of an argument with your mother, stress is unavoidable. Here are 7 things that I do (or at least try to) each day to help withstandContinueContinue reading “7 Steps Toward a Stress-Free Life”
‘Positive’ Outcomes of COVID-19
Disclaimer: I am not a scientist. I do not hold degrees in any of the subjects I discuss in my blog. I use this medium more like a personal journal rather than an information website. These are only my personal thoughts and reflections on things that are on my mind. As the world continues toContinueContinue reading “‘Positive’ Outcomes of COVID-19”
Cognitive Dissonance Regarding Social Distancing
Each day, I see images of deserted streets hiding a masked population behind the confines of their own homes. In my town, here in the southern United States, people are more relaxed, especially in regards to social distancing. It is confusing because doctors and experts are adamant about this particular safety measure. Personally, I canContinueContinue reading “Cognitive Dissonance Regarding Social Distancing”
More Musings on COVID-19
As the nation has amped up its safety measures, and as people conform to their new normal, I’m sitting here realizing that nothing has really changed for me. Yes, obviously, the world is experiencing something unprecedented and a lot of people’s lives have been permanently altered. I am only speaking of my own personal lifeContinueContinue reading “More Musings on COVID-19”
Seed of Growth
Today, I embarked on a journey to write a novel. I have been aware of this destination since I was a small child, but just today, at 42 years old, I have finally taken the first step toward making a lifelong dream a reality. It isn’t a dream I obsessed over, but I knew itContinueContinue reading “Seed of Growth”
Ramblings about COVID-19
The liquor store will be closed after today. I had to run out and grab a bottle. Personally, I think the world is overreacting a bit. Governments should put the onus on the citizens themselves to decide if they want to stay indoors or not. I’m an introvert. I stay six feet away from peopleContinueContinue reading “Ramblings about COVID-19”
Musings on the Current State of Society
*Disclaimer: I am not an anthropologist. I am merely interested in a lot of things and as I write this blog post, this subject happens to be at the forefront of my thoughts. I use this blog similar to a journal where I expound on my own thoughts, beliefs and experiences. In no way amContinueContinue reading “Musings on the Current State of Society”
Musings on Being a 42 Year Old Man
If I don’t stretch every morning, which I don’t, my body will feel it’s age. On the days that I do stretch, like today, I can feel the difference. My body is more loose, more agile and ready to go. I can’t recall if this was true when I was in my 20’s, but I’mContinueContinue reading “Musings on Being a 42 Year Old Man”
Musings on Having a 19 Year Old Child
Me and my son at his high school graduation Today my oldest turned 19. It’s a happy day for him, but if I’m completely honest with myself, which is something that I take pride in doing, I have to admit that it kind if sucks for me. I mean, yeah I’m happy that he’s becomingContinueContinue reading “Musings on Having a 19 Year Old Child”
Jay Owens 