Unwanted
Graphene is a carbon compound that is extremely thin—the smallest layer that can be made with it is the width of just a single atom—yet has more than 100 times the tensile strength of steel. It is also incredibly fragile; the smallest disturbance can cause it to break. And unlike steel, graphene can’t be “healed” […]
Big boys don’t cry
You’re age five and fall off your bike and scrape your knee so you start to cry. And mommy says, “Suck it up, big boys don’t cry.“ You’re age six and hyperactive and sent to a mental institution for kids. You’re scared and alone and afraid of the dark and want to go home. You […]
Dear Johnnie
At the time of this writing, I was 98 days sober. The week prior my therapist encouraged me to write a goodbye letter to alcohol. I was encouraged to write like alcohol was a person. I ended up writing to Johnnie Walker, because red label was my drink of choice. It ended up coming out […]