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Music Monday: “Misled” by Kool & the Gang

Welcome back to Music Monday! I’ve been busy migrating my website to a new and improved platform, and I really appreciate your patience as I juggle life and my passions. But I’m excited to say I’m back and ready to post songs every Monday once again! This week, we’re going deep into a classic hit […]

One figure appears to be draining the life force from the other. A rose with thorns growing through the figures, representing a false form of love. Shattered glass or broken mirrors reflecting distorted versions of the figures. Use a cool color palette to evoke a sense of isolation and despair, Love

When Your Boyfriend Triangulates You: Can He Be a Narcissist?

Relationships are meant to bring us closer to the ones we love, but when manipulation starts to creep in, the dynamics can shift dramatically. One of the most toxic and subtle forms of manipulation is narcissistic triangulation in relationships. If you’ve ever felt like your partner is intentionally creating conflict between you and someone else—whether […]

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Music Monday: Wheel in the Sky, Journey

A classic from 1978 (circa: my novel Memphis), Wheel in the Sky by Journey is such a cool track. It’s one of the more philosophical Journey songs, telling the story of man trying desperately to return to his home. The verse lyrics are rather hazy, but the chorus offers an accessible metaphor for how life […]