Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
Category: school shootings
Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
“Illness” or “Injury”
I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse of the term “mental illness.” I truly believe it has become overused for what are normal…… Read more ““Illness” or “Injury””
Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
I Miss…
I write to show the reality of life’s injurious lessons.
I write to spark conversation.
I write to open eyes.
Why Is Creating A School Shooter Written In First Person?
Another question from my interview with Jim Riley was why I chose to write in first person. The answer is simple – so the reader can easily…… Read more “Why Is Creating A School Shooter Written In First Person?”
Bullying and School Shootings – What Has Happened?
For some, school is a nightmare. Each and every day made a living hell by those who are stronger, bolder, without kindness or compassion. What happens to…… Read more “Bullying and School Shootings – What Has Happened?”
Bullied – Excerpt from “Tortured and Tormented – Creating A School Shooter”
May I trouble you to read the following excerpt, and if you are at all interested, click on the book’s cover and please purchase a copy of…… Read more “Bullied – Excerpt from “Tortured and Tormented – Creating A School Shooter””
A Bullied Child…………
Please purchase your copy of “Tortured and Tormented” today. Experience the trauma of being bullied…… ……It has only been two days and already everyone knows why…… Read more “A Bullied Child…………”
Bullied From Day One – Excerpt from “Tortured and Tormented”
May I trouble you to read the following excerpt, and if you are at all interested, click on the book’s cover and please purchase a copy of…… Read more “Bullied From Day One – Excerpt from “Tortured and Tormented””
Why Is Creating A School Shooter Written In First Person?
Another question from my interview with Jim Riley was why I chose to write in first person. The answer is simple – so the reader can easily…… Read more “Why Is Creating A School Shooter Written In First Person?”
Why write Creating a School Shooter?
We can’t escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools and now our churches. The very place where children are sent to be educated. The…… Read more “Why write Creating a School Shooter?”
Are We All A Bit Damaged?
Cash can’t be saved. Retirement is nothing but a dream. I will most likely die on the job, or homeless, cryogenically preserved in some street’s gutter.
New Stories
Thank you for all of you who follow and read my blog. Lately I have been posting almost daily. I am now getting back into writing “The…… Read more “New Stories”
It Isn’t Always “Illness”
I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse of the term “mental illness.” I truly believe it has become overused for what are normal…… Read more “It Isn’t Always “Illness””
I Miss The Person I Was
The fact of the matter is that life can suck. For so many there is no joy, there is no elation, there is no happiness. The treadmill to nowhere keeps moving and there is no choice but to keep pace until the effort causes the body to become frail, the mind to falter, and the soul to flail.
Future Damaged and Broken Novellas
In 2019 I am expecting to release at least five more stories in The Damaged and Broken Collection — • “It Is Never Just A Slap,” which I am currently…… Read more “Future Damaged and Broken Novellas”
Mental Injury
I am often asked if I am writing about people who suffer from mental illness. Recently, a fellow blogger had indicated a similar sentiment, so I think…… Read more “Mental Injury”
From Tortured and Tormented — creating a school shooter
Years have passed. I expected to be out of high school by now, but the struggle with academics has me back with my original class. Each time…… Read more “From Tortured and Tormented — creating a school shooter”
The Platitudes of Positive Thought
For many to whom these soulless and heartless messages of tough love are intended, it is only another assault on lives that have undergone repeated trauma. The platitudes are given without care or compassion, sympathy or empathy. They assail the damaged with as much ferocity as the biggest bully on the playground assaults the most innocent.
Conflict and Chaos
People mistake conflict and chaos as abnormal. I believe they are the normal state. The universe was created of chaos. Instead of trying to fight it, we must…… Read more “Conflict and Chaos”
Mental Illness?
I am often asked if I am writing about people who suffer from mental illness. Recently, a fellow blogger had indicated a similar sentiment, so I think…… Read more “Mental Illness?”
Creation Of A School Shooter?
For some, school is a nightmare. Each and every day made a living hell by those who are stronger, bolder, without kindness or compassion. What happens…… Read more “Creation Of A School Shooter?”
Future of The Damaged and Broken Collection
In 2019 I am expecting to release at least five more stories in The Damaged and Broken Collection — – “It Is Never Just A Slap,” which Iam currently…… Read more “Future of The Damaged and Broken Collection”
The Cruelty Of Hope
From Wikipedia – Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life or the world…… Read more “The Cruelty Of Hope”
Dan Le Batard – Nothing More Than A Radio Bully
I listen to my favorite radio show via podcast, The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. Tuesdays’ shows are both my least and most favorite. It is the…… Read more “Dan Le Batard – Nothing More Than A Radio Bully”
Please Purchase One Of The Damaged and Broken Stories
Creating A School Shooter We can’t escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools. The very place where children are sent to be educated.…… Read more “Please Purchase One Of The Damaged and Broken Stories”
Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches…… Read more “Is Hemingway’s Theory of Omission Lost On A New Generation?”
Why “The Damaged and Broken Stories”
Contrary to the idyllic lives shown to the world on social media, things don’t always work out. Life isn’t always good for everyone. Life is often times…… Read more “Why “The Damaged and Broken Stories””
Another Mass Murder and…
…within hours, media and pundits and bloggers and morning coffee drinkers have already begun laying blame at the feet of everyone, but the person who pulled the…… Read more “Another Mass Murder and…”
Mass Murder – Why?
We can’t escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools. The very place where children are sent to be educated. The very place where they…… Read more “Mass Murder – Why?”
Thank You
The latest in The Damaged and Broken Collection — “Is Suicide Painless” is starting to sell. I want to say thank you to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Damaged And Broken Collection
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and…… Read more “The Damaged And Broken Collection”
Excerpt From Tortured & Tormented
Four My mom wakes me. It is the first day of first grade. I still remember how excited I was about the first day of kindergarten. Today,…… Read more “Excerpt From Tortured & Tormented”
The Damaged and Broken Collection
For every one person who overcomes their demons, there are hundreds, if not thousands, who do not. These are their stories.
The Bully and The Bullied
For some, school is a nightmare. Each and every day made a living hell by those who are stronger, bolder, without kindness or compassion. What happens to…… Read more “The Bully and The Bullied”
Why write Creating a School Shooter?
I was recently interviewed by Jim Riley of Bold Gold Media. He asked me what I hoped to accomplish by writing about the creation of a school…… Read more “Why write Creating a School Shooter?”
Dan Le Batard – Pop Culture Bully
I listened to my favorite radio show via podcast, The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz. Tuesdays’ shows are both my least and most favorite. It is the…… Read more “Dan Le Batard – Pop Culture Bully”
Why Is Creating A School Shooter Written In First Person?
Another question from my interview with Jim Riley was why I chose to write in first person. The answer is simple – so the reader can easily…… Read more “Why Is Creating A School Shooter Written In First Person?”
Creating A School Shooter?
I was recently interviewed by Jim Riley of Bold Gold Media. He asked me what I hoped to accomplish by writing about the creation of a school shooter.…… Read more “Creating A School Shooter?”
Why write Creating a School Shooter?
I was recently interviewed by Jim Riley of Bold Gold Media. He asked me what I hoped to accomplish by writing about the creation of a school…… Read more “Why write Creating a School Shooter?”
Talking About Bullying and School Shootings
I have some upcoming radio interviews concerning my latest story, “Tortured and Tormented – creating a school shooter” On Sunday June 10th at 6am 94.3 The Talker…… Read more “Talking About Bullying and School Shootings”
Another School Shooting! We must open our eyes…..
We can’t escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools. The very place where children are sent to be educated. The very place where they…… Read more “Another School Shooting! We must open our eyes…..”
School Shootings – The New Normal
We can’t escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools. The very place where children are sent to be educated. The very place where they…… Read more “School Shootings – The New Normal”
Short Story Scribe 