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Articles about survival and bushcraft on a budget. This started as reviews of dollar store camping items, but I expanded the scope to include a lot of other topics. There will be a YouTube channel at some point in the near future if everything goes according to plan. Content is largely mirrored on Medium
My assorted writing - this is the stuff that doesn't fit another stream. Sometimes it will be thoughts, sometimes fiction, pretty eclectic. Probably will be updated more than the others
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A horror fantasy, where Cyberpunk and magic coexist, Ren Kamigawa awakens in a strange room...in a place he's never been, in a world he's never seen. But something is going on..and Ren must be the one to be the hero of this tragic world.
Spiritually Marked Not Broken is my testimony in poetry. Every line is carved from lived experience, love, loss, betrayal, survival, and rebirth. What tried to shatter me instead shaped me into strength. My scars are not weakness; they are proof I endured. Through raw, honest words, I reclaim my story and rise with purpose. I am marked by fire, refined by truth, strengthened by every storm I survived. Im an Earth Angel resilient, awakened, evolving, and unapologetically whole, still becoming everything I was meant to be and guiding humanity towards kindness and love and a new way of life
A running collection of short, clear notes on the hardest questions in origins research. Focus: abiogenesis (life from non-life) and macro-evolution (new body plans, new organs, and molecule-to-man transitions). No appeals to authority. No storytelling disguised as evidence. Only what has actually been observed, repeated, and falsified in the lab or the honest admission when it has not. Data first. The burden of proof stays where it belongs.
The black stage Dark brown hair, she looks at me."Are you okay?" I ask. I ask her, and she just looks at me. Her eyes, not sure and she kind of looks down. New York, such a big city. She's okay, though. She's just tired and sometimes. She plays the piano just a little. Thin and beautiful pulling at her toe points. "The stage is happiness" The light shining from the stage, She loves pirouettes and She looks beautiful while doing them. Spotting the left corner of the stage. "I'm so happy you're here"
A different collection of randomized fantasy like short stories from prospectives ranging from Human encounters, to creatures viewpoints.
Where all streams of consciousness, from painful memories, to disrupted childhood events, to unresolved conflicts, to being misunderstood for your identity, mental health, and the way you process your brain and navigate the world, that places stigma on you. A place for me, you, and others can heal and undo the negative thinking that is making us fight with ourselves daily. Not a place to just trauma porn dump, but to find solidarity, peace, and resonance with others who are vying to redefine themselves, and reframe their unhappy outlooks to one of more solitutde, restoration and wholesomeness
Poetry on pop culture, current times, and without rules, boundaries, on whatever damn subject this poet wants to focus on!
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In this article it talks about three main policies that make Donald J. Trump a horrible president. It talks about the economy, abortion, and immigration policies that effect the entirety of the USA.
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What a Mess. Political satire hidden within actual news and life lessons.
Read more from What A Mess (News and Opinion)Let's get one thing straight: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This is not up for debate.
If there was ever a way to publicly humiliate an allied leader—one who is literally fighting for his country’s survival—Trump and his administration managed to find it.
While unprecedented, the legal and diplomatic basis for this approach is intriguing. This bold move could offer Ukraine several major advantages...
Thought-provoking sentences that encourage you to dream like a child again, peel back layers of trauma, embrace oneness with God, and unlearn useless idolatry in worldly matters. Come in, have a seat, and let us trance in real time and dance like '99 (:
Read more from Poems from the Garden WellSome days my dreams scare the living soul out of me, and some nights I can't wish away. To be privileged in a long traveled village with no scams and no shacks; to be a aging black woman in a beautiful castle with nothing but the world to lack.
The heart of a canopy lives inside of an imagination that a mind couldn’t find. We’ve got it all figured out, when we’re dressed in a suit and tie and nearly 6 ft deep.
A distant lover. Is she having an unfailing desire to a lover's lasting promises? Maybe the shattered frame will fall and the picture will break apart no matter how full it seems..
FEP + DAQ Quick Protocol This protocol evaluates a paper’s claims, evidence, reasoning, and text signals. It is a forensic screen. It does not declare truth by tone, and it does not infer motives. 1. Intake Record the artifact details. Title, venue, date, version, and what text you are using. Lock the scope. State whether you are doing a text-only review or a full methods review. Create a trace rule. Every major judgment must cite a quoted passage or a cited source.
This piece is me speaking from the parts of my life that shaped me the pain, the chaos, and the moments that forced me to find something deeper than just surviving. It’s about growing up carrying more than I should have, searching for relief in places that almost took me out, and learning what it means to keep going when everything feels heavy. I don’t share every detail, but I share the truth of what it feels like to walk through darkness and still believe there’s light ahead. I wrote this for the version of me that felt unseen, and for anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s proof that even the hardest roads can lead to healing.
Back in Fall 2019, a mass shooting happened in a kosher grocery in Jersey City by a black supremacist terror group called Black Israelites. They targeted the local Jewish community and scapegoated them for gentrification and their problems in Black America. While working in the central library in Staten Island, in St. George, my manager didn't bat an eye at how this affected me, and shortly afterwards, I went to work one day, and a huge white painted Swastika was smeared on the entrance doors, and I came to work in the late afternoon. I had made a major report, and none of my gentile colleagues cared to clean off the highly antisemitic vandalism on our property door, despite serving both Jewish and other marginalized patrons. It made me write this piece on how apathetic and passive Americans are to casual antisemitism.
A first definition rubric with a preregistered test plan So, those of you who have been following my writing have seen my effort to reveal the truth about what Real Science is and what is just the false faith of the global institutions. Well, now I have another tool. As some of you know, I have been looking for Real Science. To that end, I created the Design Biology Forensic Evaluation Protocol and then refined it into the Forensic Evaluation Protocol to move beyond biology. So, here we are. I am now combining FEP with a Discourse Analytical Tool. You see, peer review often succeeds or fails on language. Reviewers were tasked with reviewing the claims, tone, certainty words, and how an author handles pushback. They also read the data and the methods. This article turns that “language sense” into a repeatable tool. It adds a discourse layer to FEP, making weak reasoning easier to spot and fix.
A collection of short stories exploring the intricate cycles of life, emotions, and personal transformation. Each story delves into themes of resilience, identity, and the life cycle, capturing the depth of human experience through vivid storytelling.
Read more from Cycles of Reflection"Key-Kee!" Nadine echoed, her tiny hands gripping the floor as she crawled forward, her voice bubbling with excitement. "No, it is Kit-Ty," Harold corrected, shaking his head. "She says it wrong. She is still a baby," Elise said gently. "Meow, meow… meowww," Nadine mimicked the family cat, her tiny frame wiggling like a kitten in play. Eli dropped to his hands and knees beside her. "Meowww!" he exaggerated, scrunching his nose and wiggling his fingers like whiskers. "Ugh, this is ridiculous," Harold groaned. As Nadine moved, the soft fur of her costume brushed against her arms, keeping her warm against the cool fall air. She did not know it yet, but this was something she would carry forever. Her orange-striped costume tail flicked behind her. It was her first Halloween, the night she would start transforming into something more. Later, as shadows stretched across the walls, she whispered her first sign of something greater. "Here, Key-Kee."
"The melody of ‘Jesus Loves the Little Children’ drifted through the quiet church, each note steady beneath Yara’s fingertips. No one noticed how her back stiffened, how her breath caught just slightly before she pressed forward, playing through the sharp waves of pain. The music continued, but time itself seemed to slow. It wasn’t time. Not yet."
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"Finally made it to Bilbao! A personal travel story and guide to the best of this Basque city. Discover Casco Viejo, pintxos, the Guggenheim, and hidden gems in the heart of northern Spain." You know the feeling when you keep telling yourself, “I have to go there”? Somehow, you just… never do. That was me with Bilbao. For years. It kept popping up on my list, quietly sitting there, waiting. But this time, I finally did it. I went to the north of Spain, to the heart of the Basque Country. I discovered a city that completely surprised me.
Read more from Why You Should Visit Bilbao: Hidden Gems and More"Finally made it to Bilbao! A personal travel story and guide to the best of this Basque city. Discover Casco Viejo, pintxos, the Guggenheim, and hidden gems in the heart of northern Spain."
150 scripts. That’s my challenge—to read and analyze each one to uncover what makes a story unforgettable, from the big ideas to the small details. Along the way, I’ll break down story elements, share my discoveries, and reflect on the lessons I learn. Ready to join me on this journey?
Read more from 150 Script JourneyReleased in 1982, Blade Runner has solidified itself as one of the most influential films in the sci-fi genre. Inspired by Philip K. Dick's novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the film challenges the audience with timeless questions about what it means to be human. It delves into the complexities of identity and explores the consequences of artificial life in a profoundly relevant way today.
Hello. My name is Dr. AY Heath; you can call me Angel. I'm here to chronicle a big goal for myself. And trust me, it is a very big goal. So what is this big goal. I’m going to read and break down 150 film scripts. That does sound like a lot, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while and, after stepping away from my corporate job, I dove into film school and have been diving deep into the process of storytelling. But I want to do more than just learn technical skills; I want to understand what works and doesn't and see where we're in this big filmmaking industry.
Xethos Lands is a new project I'm working on, where I'm building a post-war-torn world and turning it into a fully fleshed-out role-playing game. First, I'm starting on the world lore before working on the system. I want the world to influence the system, not the other way around. Please come and view my work, join the Discord (https://discord.gg/7MWuhgddkv), and help me build a thorough world to be explored by adventurers from all over.
Finding and keeping work in Columbus, Ohio is more challenging than it appears. Despite opportunities in multiple industries, competition, unstable hours, and systemic barriers make employment a daily hustle for many. This note explores the realities of the city’s job market, shares personal observations, and offers insights for navigating it with persistence and resourcefulness.
People often offload moral responsibility when facing systemic horrors like the Epstein files, assuming "someone else will handle it." This bystander mentality lets atrocities fester, but history proves collective action—led by bold figures—can shatter it and drive monumental change
If you’ve ever wondered how wealthy people make money even when they’re not actively working, the answer is simple: assets + automation. Here are some of the most popular platforms people use to make their money work for them — legally and strategically.
Set on and around the Magical and Dangerous world of Jistoa, this set of interconnecting stories reveal the inner turmoil and strengths of the characters.
Read more from Tales of JistoaEverything previously published under Tales of Jistoa is no longer canon. Those drafts, those stories, those experiments — they were stepping stones, but they are not the living world anymore. From this point forward, what I publish here is the canon. This is Jistoa as it stands today — sharper, truer, and built to last. My plans have expanded. Welcome to the new fire.
Mishra meets her Weasel Mentor again and takes a baby weasel into her care, as a familiar.
Zakary is forced to relive the worst moment of his life again.
Opinion, thought, and teachings about rhetoric, argumentation, and debate from a professor of rhetoric based in New York City.
Read more from New York SophistryIs getting or keeping audience attention harmful to your message? What do rhetoricians say? Is it unethical to adapt your message for a distracted audience?
Students are relying on the fact that other classes are harder and more important than mine as a justification for why they miss my class. They are confused why this excuse doesn't work - isn't a fact a fact?
What's the relationship between Deliberative Democracy theory and Debating? It seems that not a lot of instructors of rhetoric and debate have commented on this.
Life can be complicated, but we break it down here with meaningful advice, reflections, and stories that help you make sense of the everyday journey.
Read more from Reflections & RealitiesWhat happens when you constantly teach your partner how to love you? This blog explores the emotional weight of always guiding the relationship..
In this post, I open up about the struggles of burnout, identity, and navigating the complexities of a long-distance relationship.
In this passage, we dive deeper into the complexities of trauma, mental health, and how therapy is viewed—touching on personal experiences, generational cycles, and accessible ways to seek support. It’s a little bit of everything
A different make up of souls strut on by without a care in the world. Taint my spirit with one strike; turn your dollar to make not one cent.
No one ever said the boy who cried wolf was perfect. Some days must’ve been better than others. And in the days that were good, there was still something wrong with him.
Everyone knows when it’s time to give up, but do you know when it is time to GO?! A simple explanation to finding your WIN!
A lovely night under the sun, can’t beat how many times you beat your meat, just for me to come home and I say ‘no’ to you. If it will be, then let matters be.

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