Published inSlackjawThe Secret Passions Of Ron Perlman: A Book Club GuideThank you for reading The Secret Passions of Ron Perlman, my self-published novel.Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 2021
Panic Attacks and Jim Palmer: My First Therapy ExperienceWhen I was in seventh grade I began experiencing visceral episodes of self-loathing, panic attacks that revolved around the inescapable…Jul 25, 20163Jul 25, 20163
Published inPersonal GrowthHow I killed my art practice — then brought it back to lifeI started painting regularly a little over four years ago. My depression and anxiety disorders had spun out of control, and in addition to…Jun 16, 201610Jun 16, 201610
What Prince Taught MeI’ve been thinking a lot about Prince. Of course I’m a huge fan of Prince’s music (I’m no fool), but I’m also a fan of Prince himself. I…Apr 30, 20161Apr 30, 20161
Published inPersonal GrowthThe stupidity of writing (and/or living) for people who dislike youHalfway through my senior year of high school, a group of my friends decided they didn’t like me anymore. It felt at the time like the…Jan 28, 20168Jan 28, 20168
Published inPersonal GrowthScared StraightA cautionary tale about experimenting with edibles in middle age. Also, why death can’t get you when you’re crouching.Jan 14, 201649Jan 14, 201649
Eighteen Attempts at Writing About a MiscarriageI was alone with the doctor when I found out.Oct 16, 201518Oct 16, 201518
Published inPersonal GrowthIn Defense of Small TalkI like small talk. I don’t understand why it’s forever being maligned. “Make your talk big!” everyone keeps telling us. “Cease your…Sep 10, 201554Sep 10, 201554
