Published in Are You Out There·PinnedMember-onlyMy Top Three Saturday Morning Cartoons I Bet You Forgot AboutWhether you watched them when they first aired or grew up catching them on the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, or the Cartoon Network as re-runs, cartoons from the 1970s are still legendary today. — If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times; it was a great time to be a kid in the 70s. Saturday mornings were no exception. Waking up early on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons was a sort of an unspoken tradition, sacrosanct among kids in the 70s…Are You Out There6 min readAre You Out There6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyThe 3 Truths About Becoming a Successful Blogger in 2023The harsh realities of becoming a successful blogger aren’t what you think. — I’ve read every post on Medium about how to become a successful blogger so you don’t have to. There’s a lot of conflicting opinions on how to be successful at blogging. After a year of researching and reading, these are my conclusions: People (except immediate family) don’t care about you, …Life Lessons2 min readLife Lessons2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow to Journal for Anger Management In 3 Easy StepsLearning new techniques to help manage your feelings can take time and practice — so try to be patient and gentle with yourself as you learn how to journal for anger management — Would you like to have control over your life? Would you like to have healthy relationships? Would you like to be happy? Imagine being calm and cool all day even after finding out your wife wrecked the car, your son was expelled from school, and the IRS is going to…Are You Out There9 min readAre You Out There9 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Mar 11Member-onlyHow Technology Drives the Evolution of the English LanguageThe English language grows and continuously adapts, evolving as we come up with better words that reflect our society or culture. — Advancements in technology have enabled people to advance from quill to ink to pencil, from papyrus to vellum to paper, and from a typewriter to a word processor to a networked computer. These advances have changed the art of writing forever. Writing is a tool that’s forever changing and evolving…The Writing Cooperative5 min readThe Writing Cooperative5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 3Member-onlyChoosing the Right Words in an Argument MattersWords are powerful, and then add the nuance and subtlety of the English language to the mix, and we have a perfect storm brewing — When addressing a conflict with a spouse, a co-worker, or anybody you interact with daily, the words we use matter. Certain words, phrases, and utterances serve as a conduit for spreading blame and defensiveness. So, regardless of our intentions, what we say could add fuel to the fire. …The Writing Life4 min readThe Writing Life4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 28Member-onlyPassive-Aggression: This Six-Word Phrase (Figuratively) Saved My LifePassive aggression is about protecting ourselves — The aggression is evident when someone is outwardly hostile toward you — yelling, gesturing, or threatening you physically. Passive aggression, like veiled insults and harmful slights, maybe less obvious. It may carry an equal amount of ill intent, though. Have you ever said you were fine when you weren’t? Have…Illumination3 min readIllumination3 min read
Published in Are You Out There·Feb 26Member-onlyWhat Is an Introvert? You May Be One & Not Realize ItAn introvert is someone who tends to turn inward, focusing more on internal thoughts, feelings, and moods rather than seeking out external stimulation. — What is an introvert? Society has a twisted view of introverts as being Quasimodo-like characters hiding from society in a bell tower. If you’re not an introvert, then you have no idea. On the flipside, extroverts are praised for being these outgoing titans of industry or these X Games clowns…The Writing Life4 min readThe Writing Life4 min read
Published in Are You Out There·Feb 23Member-onlyThe History of “Fake News” in America Isn’t a Recent PhenomenonFake news is old news in America — it’s been part of news traditions since the political propaganda created during the American Revolution. — One could argue that America was founded on so-called “Fake News.” Read on. “Fake news has existed as long as American journalism has been around,” according to the professor of history at University of Southern California Jacob Soll. “It’s the rise of objective news that is something different. …Are You Out There5 min readAre You Out There5 min read
Published in Free Flow Prose·Feb 19Member-onlyPosts of InterestWant To Write For Free Flow Prose? Please, follow these steps.agrainofsalt.medium.com Rules! Rules! Rules! Don’t worry, there aren’t many to remember.agrainofsalt.medium.com Learn about me here. 2023© Free Flow Prose | ElbyJames1 min read1 min read
Feb 17Member-onlyWant To Write For Free Flow Prose?Please, follow these steps. — Do you want to join the Big League and write for Free Flow Prose? It’s not complecated, believe me! If you’ve ever submitted to one of themtop publicatioins on Medium then you know how complected it can be. Some publications make you jump through hoops just to submitt. Then, you…Free Form Writing1 min readFree Form Writing1 min read
