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I Don't Care What The Equinox Says: Autumn is Here!
According to astronomy, the 2025 autumnal equinox arrives on Monday, September 22, 2025, 1:19 p.m. CT. This marks the start of Fall, but...

S. E. Presley
Sep 14 min read


Again? Why I’m Returning to School for a Second Bachelor’s Degree
That experience left me with a deep sense of closure, but it also stirred a new and unexpected question. What was I supposed to do after finishing something that had long been left undone?

S. E. Presley
Aug 156 min read


Another Shark Week Has Come and Swam Away
For many people, Shark Week is something fun for TV. For me, Shark Week is a measure of time, a signpost in my life's journey.

S. E. Presley
Jul 295 min read


Has there ever been a cooler bug than the Lightning bug?
Imagine warm summer nights spent chasing these luminous beings through meadows and gardens, their twinkling lights guiding the way...

S. E. Presley
Jun 25 min read


The Everlasting Beat: Gen Xstacy and Its Enduring Relationship with Techno
This groundbreaking genre didn't just redefine music; it became a defining aspect of Generation X's identity...

S. E. Presley
Mar 2712 min read


"Saying Goodbye to My Old Man" with "My Old Man and Me"
Thank you, Dad, for your love, your laughter, and your barn full of treasures—both literal and metaphorical.

S. E. Presley
Nov 21, 20245 min read
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