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Since starting this blog, I've covered a wide range of topics—everything from mental health to philosophy to absurd humor. But, as many of you know, I also give samples of my art and music here. And the response has been incredible. People are really taking notice. Lately, I’ve had a lot of folks reaching out, asking about my paintings—"Where are they?" "How many do you have?" These are questions I hear a lot, and the best part? They’re not just asking—they’re buying! Music, art, you name it. Just this morning, I got a lead from someone interested in purchasing original...

So, I did it. I joined a bunch of quit smoking groups on Facebook. You know, the kind of groups where everyone shares their victories, struggles, and tips on how to get through the cravings without losing your mind. It might help, right? Honestly, at this point, I’ll take all the support I can get. I’ve been keeping a journal about this journey too—just to get my thoughts out, track my progress, and maybe figure out what triggers me to light up. It’s been revealing, to say the least. In my journal, I’ve written down some things that were said...

Let’s be real. Life can throw some serious curveballs. People will try to walk all over you, doubting your strength, your worth, and your resolve. And honestly? It’s easy to let those negative voices seep into your head and make you question everything. But guess what? You’re not a punk ass bitch, and today is the day you remind yourself of that. Let’s start with the basics. A punk ass bitch is someone who backs down, lets fear or insecurity rule their choices, and surrenders their power to external forces. That’s not you. You’re here, standing tall, navigating the chaos...

Dan: "I’m in no way hindering or otherwise limiting your career. I haven’t mentioned your name in a public social media setting in eight or more years. I wish you well. One day, after all of us are dead, I hope some grad student digs up your work. Your prolific body of work will be amazing and impressive. Your greatest contribution to art is how prolific you've been in music and fine art. It’s your collective body of work that will be your legacy, more than any one work or project." Yeah, yeah, Bax. I hear you. But here's the...

We all believe in the core of doing to others as they would do to you. It’s the essence of many teachings: Christ’s message of love, Buddha’s path to enlightenment, and even the teachings of Muhammad. At face value, these religions are built on kindness, compassion, and justice. But what happens when we dig deeper? What do we do when the messages get complicated, and the morality of some religious teachings feels, well, off? Consider the dark undercurrents in many religious histories—antisemitism, slavery, sexism. When we’re taught to see certain groups of people as less-than or when it’s preached that...