Escapism is a drug with an inescapable hangover.

It’s late and I should be asleep. Nothing good happens this late at night. No one knows what’s good for them – many think they do and are convincing enough to herd sheep – our eyes are never open wide enough to see. I’ll just put on my favorite record and forget.

The world is a weird place. It’s even weirder at night. I like New York because being awake at midnight doesn’t seem as bizarre or unordinary. Humans are predictable, habitual; staying up late is counterintuitive. It’s comforting and unnerving at the same time; I shouldn’t be awake, and everything is less recognizable. Because we are […]

We often pass judgements too quickly and too inconsiderately; this is the case for everyone – even though we wouldn’t be the first to admit. As I traveled through numerous small towns and deserted streets I couldn’t imagine living there; everything seemed foreign and outdated, slow and lacking an axiomatic characteristic. I was unable to […]

• Enjoying a road trip depends on enjoying the company of others even if that means traveling alone. • Every man should own a tent. • I fall in love at every small town we stop in; beauty is everywhere. • Why do we kill lightening bugs when we are younger? • Freedom is observed […]

There is much to be said about human interaction; the complex intricacies at every intersection of dialogue, body language, thought, look, and response create an astounding array of interconnectedness. Each individual forms a different interpretation of mutually shared experiences and filters them through a unique conscious and unconscious lens. The result is a beautiful amalgamation […]

I advocate for anarchism and I get crucified. I speak highly of libertarianism and it is looked down upon. I offer thoughtful dialogue as an unbeliever and my morals are questioned. We need to stop vilifying the thoughts of others, and listen without defending. We need to be more receptive to the opinions, perspectives, and […]

• Everyone you meet at a gas stain late on a Friday night is a freak. • I read every nutrition label even though obsession is the unhealthiest of all consumptions. • I think I need to date a girl with a nose ring, someone unashamed of first impressions. • College is an expensive way […]