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Supine

Did you know that Salvador Dali would take small naps with a key in his hand and a dish beneath … More

art, death, depression, Fiction, flash fiction, Lana Del Rey, philosophy, Salvador Dali, writing community

Discussion of the Day: The Mother’s Paradox

For most of us, the idea that the sole purpose of women was to have children has long since died. … More

anti natalism, essay, paradox, philosophy, writing community

Pretty Boy

I’m at the diner by the side of the road, taking a break from the fifteen-hour drive I’ve got ahead … More

character study, Fiction, narcissism, philosophy, short story

On My Relationship With Religion

My mother is a catholic, and my father doesn’t identify as being religious. I have never been christened, so I … More

humanity, personal essay, philosophy, religion

Courtenay’s Corner Podcast

I have a podcast!

books, creativity, Discussion, philosophy, Podcast

The Art of Faux Living

There are some of us in this world who refuse to adhere to the machinery of the daily grind. We … More

books, Culture, existentialism, lifestyle, philosophy, Society, Work Culture

On The Nature of Our Existence

What if we all took off for the wilderness like Chris McCandless? What meaning would we find within ourselves and … More

existentialism, philosophy

Pretty Boy

I’m at the diner by the side of the road, taking a break from the fifteen-hour drive I’ve got ahead … More

Fiction, fictionwriting, modernshortstory, philosophy, shortstory

Along The Path of Torment/Chandler Morrison: Book Review

Chandler Morrison’s ‘Along The Path of Torment’ illustrates a more significant societal problem. The issue of vanity is explored heavily … More

bookreview, books, philosophy, reading

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