• Four red apples suspended in midair against a sky background, appearing to be falling.

    You Have A Lot Of Faithless Faith

    This is not a religious article. That might bring the heathens comfort. But regardless of your religiosity, or lack of it, you put a remarkable amount of faith in many things, and expect them to be a bedrock of stability. You build your life on top of them without ever formally acknowledging that you’re depending…


  • Inflated puffer fish underwater with spines raised, holding a roll of hundred‑dollar bills secured with a rubber band in its mouth.

    Why I Struggle To Trust People In Need

    You might be judging me already. That’s okay. Most people see the speck in someone else’s eye without noticing the log in their own. Everyone is a humanitarian, especially behind their keyboard. But before you decide what kind of person I am, understand this: people who have seen very little are often quick to judge…


  • Black and white portrait of Justin J. Genao and Daina Jameison smiling outdoors, representing a personal relationship and shared happiness

    Getting A Girlfriend Was A Great Idea; Waiting 7 Years Was An Even Greater One

    And before some buffoon states the obvious… I know… “Getting Married Is The Greatest Idea.” I promise to write that continuation once it applies. Today (February 20th, 2026) is our two year anniversary. There’s so many ways I can go with this rumination because there are so many facets to her personality, her quirks, her…


  • Two men wearing barbershop capes laughing while a barber stands nearby laughing with them, capturing a relaxed and supportive barbershop environment

    Why The Barbershop Is The Hood’s Therapist

    This rumination explores why the barbershop often functions as an informal form of therapy for many men. A space where community naturally forms. There was a guy in the shop who had taken a prostate exam.And another guy who was scared to take one. Everyone was joking, but not the kind of joking that feels…