The Hooligan

One of my first short stories since I started writing again, hope you like it!

“The blue jay came back again” she whispered. She peered through the window. A soft chill slithering through the insulation caressed her chest. Beyond the reflection staring back at her she focused on the bird. Her breath held as if escaping now would startle the tiny creature outside. The tiny bird perched on the opening of a small yellow bird house. Peering inside, his wings ruffled as he…

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Cover of Ender’s Game “A good leader is also capable of being a good follower, a great leader knows when to do so.” Today’s book to be reviewed is Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. This book inspired the movie of the same name in 2013. Something that many individuals do not know is that this book is also a staple on the Marine Corps Reading list for many of its entry-level marines (Pvt-Cpl).…

Introduction I was a marine in the United States Marine Corps. I served for over 8 years and left with the rank of Staff Sergeant. In this article, we’ll go through 10 leadership lessons that I learned on my journey. Self-discipline Self-discipline is the ability to control yourself. It’s not willpower, which can be a fleeting state of mind and an easily distracted mind at that.…

Blue Jays and Forgotten Memories “The blue jay came back again” she whispered. She peered through the window. A soft chill slithering through the insulation caressed her chest. Beyond the reflection staring back at her she focused on the bird. Her breath held as if escaping now would startle the tiny creature outside. The curious bird perched on the opening of a small yellow bird house.…

Daily writing promptWhat’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? View all responses One of the biggest risks I’d like to take but haven’t yet is to persue a Doctorate Degree. No one in my family has ever reached that level and i would very much like to do so for all of us. I think I’m nervous about the the rigor and dissertation, the defense. all of it. I’m a great…