Overview of Shattered: In Shattered by Thomas Cannon, an oversized stand-up comedian named Mikey Haskell spirals into a severe mental breakdown following a devastating breakup with his fiancée. Set against the backdrop of the mid-1990s comedy circuit in the Twin Cities, this dark, gritty psychological drama explores what happens when a man channels his heartbreak, … Continue reading Gritty psychological fiction set in the 1990s comedy scene
Music
A Live Poetry, Healing & Miley Cyrus
The author recounts a night at Project Wishope with poet James Hamilton and singer Meggo. They discussed the healing power of writing, referencing Miley Cyrus’ song "Flowers" as an example. Encouraging writing as a form of catharsis, the author emphasizes the shift from focusing on pain to inner strength through artistic expression.
The Sweet Spot of Your Life
The author expresses feeling they've passed their life's "sweet spot," a term inspired by a song by Antje Duvekot. They mourn their declining productivity as an author and diminishing morality at work and family life. Despite their melancholy, they hope for meaningful endeavors in the future.
Thelma’s Songs
A special message is a poem and it is in our life events we sometimes find the most beautiful poetry.
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