
OFF THE MAP
Explore with me
When I was young, we would go on trips throughout Texas. Sometimes the maps we had didn't have all of the roads so our parents would say we're "off the map."
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This site is a space for me to talk about the things I don't usually get a chance to say out loud. A space that I can explore myself and how I feel about what's happening around me. I might start down one road and end up in a whole new place - we're going off the map!
When Hills Seem Like Mountains
Riding a bike downhill is easy. Just watch out for potholes. Even flat stretches are relatively easy. Pedal consistently and propel...
This Is Fine - or is it?
In 2013, artist K.C. Greene printed the "This Is Fine" comic as part of his long-running series Gunshow. A few years after it was posted,...
What Are We Looking Forward to in 2021? It's a Count-Forward Blog!
Da-na-na-naaaa. Da-na-na-na-naaa. It's the final countdown. Well, yesterday I did a countdown blog. And nearly doubled my highest total...
It's a Best-Of-2020 Countdown Blog! What Were The Best Parts of The Year?
THREE days until 2021, TWO blogs left for 2020, means ONE good reason to write a countdown blog! Everyone loves a good countdown, right?...
How to Avoid the "Hot Seat"
Happy middle of two major holidays! It's December 28, not even a week into the 2020-21 NBA season and coaches are already on the hot...
Spread Some Positive Vibes This Season
It's 12:52pm ET and I'm starting my blog which means I'm on track today! (Reference my blog yesterday where I noted that I've been...
The Pursuit of Being Productive: Be Better, Not Perfect
Basketball season is back, so if today's blog is a bit all over the place blame it on Kyrie and KD. They (the Brooklyn Nets) are...
Sorry Nine Inch Nails, Every Day Is Not the Same
So the past two weeks have been a very interesting exploratory period for myself. Until I have something that takes up more of my time -...
How to Find a Diamond in the Rough
Last week we watched the Netflix show Mortified. If you haven't seen it you absolutely need to as it is an amazing and weird (and...
A Story of Love & Hate in a Digital World
I read Sean Kernan's story about Amazon's first sale this morning and it brought a flood of memories back to my first introduction to...
What the Heck does Infinitely Fungible Mean?
Why was the mushroom invited to so many parties? Because it was a fun-gi! Yaaass, puns are great. I've had entire text exchanges with...
How to Turn a Fun Pastime Into a Life Skill
The first time I walked onto a basketball court with a whistle in my mouth and a bright yellow referee shirt on I had exactly 0 hours of...
What Does Grindin' Actually Mean?
The words of Stevie Stone's Relentless stick in my head like they're tattooed on the back of my eyelids. To me, they are a reminder of...
Can A Relationship with Television Be Healthy? Spoiler Alert: The Answer Will Not Shock You
I get really into movies and shows. Like, really into them. My partner has evidence that will never see the light of day. During the...
Can a Personality Test Actually Tell Me Who I Am?
My dad is a social butterfly. He's your new best friend as soon as you meet him. He'll regale you with stories, fun memories, and tell...
What is it Like to Be Judged Based on Your Name?
I'm thinking about this today because I've recently put in applications for nonprofits which are fighting for racial justice or to get...
What Does Eating Ramen Every Day Say About You?
First off, I'm a grown-ass adult and I can eat what I want. Secondly, earlier this year - before the pandemic started - I found this pack...
What's in a Mantra?
Today is a blip in time. Not even that. If I live 80 years it will amount to .003% of my life (I think I mathed that right). But it feels...




















