Marlowe’s feet ached and his heart was weary. After inexplicable tattoos, magnetic mishaps, and a golden footprint fiasco, all he wanted was a break from the enigmatic episodes of his life. Tucked away from the world’s chaotic charms, he discovered a quaint little cottage, nestled deep within the woods. It seemed to promise solace, quiet, …
Following the cryptic directions offered by the tattooed messenger, Marlowe found himself in front of a rather peculiar establishment: “Inkspirations – Where the Ink Sees You Before You See It.” It was hard to say whether the shop seemed old because it had been there for a century, or because it had been artfully crafted …
I’m a retiree in Adelaide who has been managing several chronic health conditions for the past few years. I think it’s safe to say that things haven’t been going great for me. I’ve been noticing my conditions becoming more challenging as I’ve gotten older, and I’m definitely ready to admit that I need some extra …
I’ve been in the travel industry for the last twenty years. I own two hotel locations and am heavily involved in the day to day running of the locations, plus all of the key decision making. Being in this position means that I must always have my …
‘Captain?’ I heard someone call for me, as I floated in the warm suds of my bathwater. ‘Mmmm-yes?’ I responded lazily. ‘What is it?’ ‘It’s the Admiral, sir.’ ‘The Admiral?’ my eyes snapped open and I all but jumped to attention. My messenger quickly pivoted, seeing my instinct to stand up. …
Imagine a street where every house is picture-perfect. The lawns were mowed to be picture-perfect. Every window, every driveway, every flower, every balcony, and every veranda – nothing but picture perfect. It’s almost like a dream. An intimidating one. One that lures you in, makes you comfortable and then before you know it – the …
Last week I took my son to his first tennis practice. It didn’t go so well at all. At first, it looked like it would be a lot of fun. He was decked out in his fancy little exercise gear, I’d given him a gigantic water bottle to lug onto the court with him, and …
My mother has such questionable design taste and it sucks. I’m now twenty one and I have definitely developed my own individual taste and style, which conflicts greatly with my mother’s. It’s causing some issues in our relationship and it’s causing her to tell me to move out any time I offer up a design …
Hello out there to my growing fanbase! I wish I had another shoulder surgery story to tell you – I know how much you enjoyed my last two! – but I haven’t had any more accidents or emergencies lately. I know, I’m disappointed too! So I guess this is me, signing off and wishing you …
I would really like to get a tattoo. Although it’s my own body and ultimately my own choice, I asked my wife what she thinks about the idea. She admitted that she loves tattoos and she has been secretly hoping that I would get one for almost a decade. She didn’t want to push me …