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Breaking Free

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 CJ Bowers

One crisp autumn morning, Alice realized that she couldn't go on living in the shadows of her past. With determination flickering in her eyes, she solemnly vowed to break free from the chains that bound her...

Tagged depression, free, freedom, future, growth, healing, health, learning, mental health, past, present, regret, relationships, storyLeave a comment
Opinion, The Weekly Post

Marketplace Madness

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 CJ Bowers

Selling stuff on Facebook Marketplace can be a real pain...

Tagged Facebook, frustrated, irritating, mad, marketplace, negotiation, sales, selling, social mediaLeave a comment
Creative Writing, The Weekly Post

A Quiet Cold

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 CJ Bowers

The world was cloaked in a thick blanket of darkness as the sun struggled to pierce through the heavy clouds that hung ominously in the sky...

Tagged barren, bleak, chill, clouds, cold, Creative Writing, dark, ice, snow, weather, winterLeave a comment
Beer, The Weekly Post

Dark Origins Part 2: The History of Stout

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 ymmbeerbaron

If you're a fan of rich, dark beers, then stout is likely at the top of your list. With its robust flavors and velvety textures, stout has carved a special place in the world of craft brewing.

Tagged ale, Beer, Craft Beer, drink, education, England, Guinness, history, porter, stoutLeave a comment
Opinion, The Weekly Post

The Simple Strong

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 CJ Bowers

Using a quote from a book does not a strong man make.

Tagged bullying, eras, hard times, Opinion, politics, quote, quotes, slander, social, strong, times, weakLeave a comment
Beer, The Weekly Post

Dark Origins: The History of Porter

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 ymmbeerbaron

In the vast landscape of craft beers, few styles boast a history as rich and storied as Porter Ale.

Tagged ale, Beer, beer baron, Craft Beer, dark, drink, England, english, history, learning, porter, styleLeave a comment
The Weekly Post

So You Want to Be a Writer

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 CJ Bowers

For the best part of a decade, I have dedicated myself to being a writer. I have spent countless hours with pen and paper, computer and keyboard, thoughts and stories. And in all honesty, there are days when I want to quit. Nobody prepares you for the reality.

Tagged Creative Writing, inspiration, inspire, learning, life, perseverance, quit, stop, story, struggle, writer, writer's block, writing1 Comment
Opinion, The Weekly Post

Hats Off to You

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024 CJ Bowers

When did basic manners become such a trivial thing?

Tagged breakfast, clueless, dinner, etiquette, family, hat, hats, indoors, lunch, manners, rant, restaurant, rude, supper, table manners1 Comment
The Weekly Post

In Memory Still Bright

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 CJ Bowers

I have all the words in the English language available to me, and yet, this week they fail me.

Tagged Bowers, departed, eulogy, family, life, love, memory, missing, remember, remembrance, Robert, uncleLeave a comment
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Bored and Rudderless

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 CJ Bowers

Today, I find myself entrenched in the mystical land of Absurdistan, where logic takes a vacation and laughter reigns supreme…

Tagged bored, chess, dance, dog, dryer, happy, silly, socks, toaster, weirdLeave a comment

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