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Author: Chestnut Cowboy

I am a writer, photographer, and instructional designer working to make a positive mark on the world.

Death in a loved one’s eyes

Have you ever seen death in someone’s eyes? Not the look of death a long dead corpse has, but of … Continue reading Death in a loved one’s eyes

Everything happens for a reason, right?

Everything happens for a reason, right?

When I keep breaking out into internal monologues, it’s a sign that I need to write to get out and … Continue reading Everything happens for a reason, right?

Life’s Little Roller Coasters

I am not even sure where to start or even if I want to go into it all. The last … Continue reading Life’s Little Roller Coasters

A Positive (for me) Poem

I don’t have a title for this one yet. Wrote it during my most recently foray into the dubious waters … Continue reading A Positive (for me) Poem

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Checklist for Content Design

It’s been a long time coming but I finally completed the short video and checklist I’ve been storyboarding on what … Continue reading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Checklist for Content Design

The trials of making friends as an adult

I feel pretty pathetic at how few local friends I have — frankly close friends in general. I am embarrassed … Continue reading The trials of making friends as an adult

Processing Emotions Through Stories

Sometimes to feel and process my own emotions I need stories, Like to watch a movie, TV show, read a … Continue reading Processing Emotions Through Stories

Wrapped in Obituaries

Almost a month to the day Judith Denes passed away. She was Emily’s grandmother and meant a good deal to … Continue reading Wrapped in Obituaries

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Tattoo

I am watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, missing Priscilla Moura Freitas, who was my love and best friend … Continue reading Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Tattoo

Small Wins

I have been able to shift some of my habits faster than I expected. It’s definitely a lot of work … Continue reading Small Wins

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