This week, my first Pop Up Adventure was a trek to my Cardiologist in San Gabriel, California. I have a love/hate relationship with Public Transit. I appreciate that it exists because it's an environmentally

MERCY TOWN #1 - PLAYLIST (CLICK IMAGE) I've had an affliction, since the late 1970s. I hear words or phrases and it triggers songs in my head. Music has been my only escape from crummy circumstances and

After a 1 year hiatus, I've regained some energy and eager to get back into the Steemit lane. My attitude about this platform has changed drastically and am glad I took the break to figure out what I want

(Photo Credit : HelloI'mNik) Over the last 4 weeks, I've noticed similarities in my frequent conversations. First of all, I'm giddy with excitement as I tell my friends that I got a new "job"

I've mainly created this brief article, as a way to keep my first 20 freewrite submissions in some sort of organized format. I've decided that I will be making a compendium stub for every 20 freewrites

(Photo Credit : Artur Luczka) I’m a sucker for a great discount. 40% Off is nothing to ignore. The trick to these “drastically reduced” gimmicks is to take advantage of them, only if it’s something you

(Photo Credit : Annie Spratt) Travel is the process of movement. Everyone has their own interpretation of travel. For me, travel means leaving the confines of what I know and embarking on a journey to

(Photo Credit : Thomas Millot) This story is entirely too good not to share with you. I just turned 48 and throughout my life, I've had a ridiculous number of jobs. I've been a dishwasher, cashier, accountant,

(Photo Credit : Shubhankar Sharma) At this stage of my life, appetite is the bane of my existence. Brain : “Get the chimichanga with rice, beans and guacamole.” Body : “Hahahaha. 2 bites, then you’re taking

(Photo Credit : Christian Spies) The wire is a simple, manmade object that holds things together. Over the years, I’ve gravitated towards using the term, “wire” as a visual or metaphor for everyday

(Photo Credit : Utkarsh Singh) Do you ever stumble upon a word or topic that leaves you drawing blanks? Yeah, that’s what “monkey’s wedding” does for me. Nothing but a blank stare. I mean, taking the term

What does "home alone" mean to you? It means lots of things to me : Home alone means I don’t have to host or placate anybody. Home alone means Zingali Time (ie. a chance to think, contemplate

(Photo Credit : Me, Myself & I) I have so much respect for the tree. I marvel at the crevaces and elongated branches. Reaching up to touch the sky, the tree brings a natural state of reflection and

(Photo Credit : Pop & Zebra) “Focus on 100 grams of protein daily”, they said. “Stay on that liquid diet for two more week and then you can graduate to soft foods,” they said. Two infamous quotes that

Paper is an interesting word. I prefer to use it as a metaphor for my life. The tattoo on my arm (pictured) is dedicated to my closest friend that committed suicide in 2014. He was an author and collected

(Photo Credit : Sara White | Used Under "Do Whatever You Want" Unsplash Policy) Growing up during the invention of the stand-up arcade, I have an affinity for the classics, as well as pinball

Childish Gambino has completely destroyed the internet! In 6 days, his new video for "This Is America" has generated over 83 million views. I must have watched this video a dozen times already.

(Photo Credit : Clem Onojeghuo) A basket seems so mundane. Neutral in color, most boring, most plain. Symbolic in nature Sturdy and wide A basket will endure A basket will not hide Protector of many things

(Troy Williams) “Dude” is the most brilliant word ever invented. “Dude” is a word that has more layers than an onion or artichoke. There is more nutritional value in the word “dude”, than any pomegranate.

(Photo Credit : Kyle Loftus) I’ve never understood the fascination behind the red wine phenomenon. It seems that everyone has an opinion or “take” on the topic. I have a group of friends that swear by