Archive - A Firefighter Deconstructed

Three Days at VEG

How in this world where everything seems to be going wrong, I found an oasis of something going so right.

May 4 •

April 2024

To My Paid Subscribers

First of all, to be 100% honest, when I typed the title for this little bit of an essay, I spelled “paid” wrong so the title read, “To My Pain…

Apr 6 •

March 2024

What Happens Behind the Yellow Tape, Stays Behind the Yellow Tape

Mar 11 •

February 2024

I Went to a Party With Some Fancy People

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelo

Feb 27 •

I Went to See Some People About Some Horses

"Sure, I'll Check Out Equine Therapy, To See How it Helps Other People"

Feb 3 •

January 2024

OMG I Have Nothing to Wear to the Ball!

The story of a Fifty-four-year old lady who dresses like a twelve-year-old boy and only owns one pair of pants searching for an outfit that’s…

Jan 17 •

Pain Sucks, but It's Important

The value of being able to feel pain is obvious. So why do we go to great lengths to ignore it? And yes, that is a picture of my butt.

Jan 4 •

December 2023

The Great Engine 6 Christmas Dance Party

The quick lowdown on being a firefighter and working Christmas.

Dec 28, 2023 •

Brief Moments of Usefulness

Dec 18, 2023 •

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