The Shoe box

Some kids brought video games to sleepovers. Mike brought a boot box full of stolen beer and a water bottle of whiskey. He was thirteen and already doing the math: three beers, Pat barely drinking, more for him. “The Shoebox” is about the last day of eighth grade and the first time relief felt like addiction.

Downsizing Can Be An Upgrade

Even the most unexpected and drastic downsize can be made easier and less stressful for someone to answer questions and help with logistics. With the proper plan and a caring professional, having fewer square feet might actually make life simpler and cozier than ever before.

Virgil Guitars Blend Style And Substance In Tampa

Up until a few years ago, Virgil Mandanici had only dabbled in woodwork. • A few home projects here and there — a rack to hang his instruments on, a podium — nothing complex. So when he decided to build his first guitar in 2010, he didn’t have high expectations.

Reel Contender Launches New Sci-Fi Podcast “Under The Citadel”

“A bi-weekly narrative podcast. In a city where science-fiction is a reality and superpowers are common, one local man reports the news as he sees fit from a ham radio. He explores exotic topics like time linearity, prison quotas, and nefarious HOAs. Each episode tells a self-contained story, delving into the underbelly of a city that never sleeps.”

How We Think About Alcohol Needs To Change

How many advertisements have you seen this week in which people are seen enjoying the supposed benefits of drinking alcohol? 10? 50? 100? Clear those images and think about how many advertisements you have seen, ever, showing people shaking, broken and alone from the actual effects of alcohol.