Burning at the Stake: Professional Failures and Compassion

Society loves to watch professionals burn at the stake for their mistakes. But is public shaming and job loss always justice—or just cruelty masquerading as accountability?

Ice Cold Nuka Cola and the Quiet Aftermath

“An ice-cold Nuka Cola, the silence of a house once too loud, and the reminder that sometimes friendship is quieter than we expect. The Wasteland, Burning Man, and life after loss all blur together into strange reflections.”

Counting Avoidance

When avoidance becomes a way of life, even lists can feel like enemies. Between writer’s block, PTSD, and the fallout from strokes, I’m learning how to navigate decision-making, distraction, and guilt—with help from The Count and a very patient dog.

Straightforward: My Dog and My Mom Hate Quacks

The adults left the room, and quacks filled the seats. Public health isn’t being guided by science anymore—it’s being steered by loyalty, entitlement, and conspiracy theories