I always feel a twinge of heartache when I leave Toronto. Even though living here at times is similar to running an obstacle course with frequent hurdles to clear, and after a long stretch, the place starts to feel small and congested. To me at least. Occasionally there is an overwhelming sense communal weariness...

"Write better stuff." Today is the day I understood what my writing is about. The day that I finally started to appreciate the power that I have to change my life and how I impact the lives of those around me. What needs to be said now is that in telling my life story,...

I realize I’ve yet to properly disseminate my feelings about the world’s current events. Not just with regards to George Floyd or Breonna Taylor - they are just the most recent black people to have been murdered by the police that the public has taken notice of. I’m still processing how I feel about...

  I am a deep thinker who searches for truth and digs until I reach the heart of a matter. Some people fear truth and instead choose to ignore or berate it. I suppose I can understand why, however, the heart of my matter is essentially to treat others how I would want to...

I have had jobs when I’ve gone to work and been like, why am I subjecting myself to what sometimes feels like outright torture for the pursuit of a dollar? Well, here’s the thing. It’s not so much the money that I care about - I value work. Without it, I cannot imagine what...

2 in the am and I'm feelin like I gotta spit one It was in the days of my teen-age when I last felt this kind of fun The space is open in my mind Floatin on a higher level; Almost like the steps aren't even mine Trying to keep it kosher but with...

I do this for you. Everyday I breathe, Its you in my minds eye I see I hear your words of love and discipline I feel guilty, why didn’t I listen? Was it me..? Did my actions send you into eternity? All the stupid things I want to ask What wouldn’t I give up...