An exploration of desire and connection; moments of vulnerability and intimacy. — Can’t stop thinking about your beautiful body, sitting in a Monday morning meeting, full of folderal and frauds, framed flesh, biking legs, hiking quads, trying to remember the exact color of your eyes. I went to work and sought directions, you asked if you were being bossy, happy to go…

Husband or Lover: Navigating desire in the depths of deception. — I could smell the unmistakable scent of sex clinging to my body. Victor’s aroma was on my skin, on my fingers, and even in the tiny air sacs inside my lungs. “Shit, Kevin gets home in fifteen minutes.” I turned on the shower as I quickly shed my gray athletic…

Stains — unexpected guests and a tale of imperfect hospitality — In the wickedest week of the year, the days preceded Halloween night, the trees blazed with a vibrant burnt orange, casting sinister shadows across the yard and street, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. We had finally settled into our dream home on a tranquil, tree-lined street — a…

A Tale of Desperation and Belief in the Heart of Manhattan. — “In the fall of 2011, I found myself jobless after being let go from my summer gig, waiting tables at the rooftop restaurant called Gallow Green, at the top of the McKittrick Hotel. A manager called, asking me to come in so I could be given my schedule for the…

Convincing an 8-year-old, using my calendar from the month of April. — I told my 8-year-old niece that I had been part of the team that launched the first H&M store in America, located on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Her immediate response was a firm, “No, you didn’t.” I had hoped to share the intriguing cultural and historical aspects of…

A Perspective on Society, Capitalist, and Homelessness. — Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once remarked, "No-one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions; he had money as well." This quote resonated with me after reading Loren Cantor’s story "The Homeless Guy on the Lawn”, with a view that underscores the significance of both…

Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Hollywood and the Meaning of Life. — “Social video is already disrupting Hollywood, but new production tools promise to throw gas on the fire” “Disruption of Hollywood” by Doug Shapiro. A hundred years ago people did a daily prayer, today we check our social media feeds. In the not-so-distant future, technological advancements will reach unimaginable heights, humanity…

A Bike Ride Through A Summer Storm. — In “the rain-soaked streets” emerged a pop of pink. As the summer day abruptly turned cold. I sought shelter under a tree, halting my bike, A twenty-degree drop, cargo shorts drenched, Like a mop, they clung to my shivering frame. Amidst the downpour, I spotted a toy bear, Waterproof synthetic fur, Covered with dirt…

Unexpected Delights of Everyday Life. Love, Groceries, and a Beautiful Woman. — There I stood, basking in the radiance of a glorious day. The sun illuminated everything, casting a pristine glow on my surroundings. Feeling an overwhelming sense of contentment, I lingered in my own thoughts when, suddenly, she appeared. With effortless grace, she approached me, her emerald eyes piercing through mine…