Category: M2’s World

One Month Without Dad
Did I tell y’all I found a speeding ticket that Dad got late last year? True story. My old man was busted going 77 in a 55 m.p.h. zone—which I … Read more

Six Months of No Sugar and I’m Still Going Strong—Sort Of …
I eat when I’m happy. I eat when I’m sad. Hell, I’ll even break bread when I’m pensive, overwhelmed, giddy or on the cusp of a nervous breakdown. If that … Read more

Reluctant Advice From An Orphan
Given that Dad quietly passed away two weeks ago today—on the 9th anniversary of my stroke, no less—I’ve had a little time to be pensive and reflect on what I’ve learned. … Read more

Because You Can’t Spell Funeral Without Fun …
As awful as the past two weeks have been, there have been several moments of unexpected levity that broke up the general, lingering anguish going on around me. Most of … Read more

Dad’s Letter
On the day I turned 21, my dad handed me a yellow-tinged envelope. Inside was quite possibly the best gift I’ve ever received or, at least, the most heartfelt.
It was … Read more

Can We Talk About How The Best Day Of My Life Happened Exactly One Year Ago?
Anyone who knows me knows I have an unholy obsession with The B-52s. I remember being insta-smitten with the band the first time I spied them on MTV—you know, back … Read more

I’m Three Months In To This Whole No Sugar Thing and The Verdict Is …
We’ve officially passed the 90-day mark of my insane experiment. In case you’re not up to speed, I’m going the entire year with no sugar, no sweeteners, no gluten and … Read more

Top 10 Things I Learned At Planet Comicon
There are dozens—if not hundreds—of sci-fi/comic/cos-play conventions held across the country each year, but there’s only one Kansas City Planet Comicon. Now celebrating their 20th year, this amalgamation of all things … Read more

The Unexpected Side Effects of Going Sugar Free
Well, kids and campers—we’re two months in to my glorious experiment of avoiding sugar at all costs. And by glorious, I really mean: a hellscape from which I cannot escape … Read more

Whining About National Drink Wine Day
My soul needs to vent for a minute. Just bear with me.
Today is National Drink Wine Day—and I know this because I spied some decrepit Facebook posts I made from … Read more