words by NEBOH

I fear that it's near...The new year.

*Potentially harmful content warning*

This is spoken poetry. As adults, it can be hard to let go of childhood traumas, especially when we haven't processed them. How can we overcome these things to be more confident in ourselves?

Shadowed, a flaming demon lies unseen, enwrapped to shroud; He wants to scintillate the blacks of eyes, as in mine, yours and — all he shines...

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Is it okay to talk to someone who isn't your partner? And what if they say "you're dumb," but in that silly way? You know. 

Love, guilt, age gaps and culture shocks are all explored, hoping that we can see people as more than their labels--and keep it that way.

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Has someone ever said this to you? Well, they finally said it to me. Dealing with mean people in public is never easy. A lot of the time, how their words make us feel says more about ourselves than it does the other person! This is mostly a vent, but we touch on some ways that a reaction can be stronger than an insult. Check it...

Also, the "S" word is used quite a bit. Just saying.

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Guess I sure did have a lot to say about Avatar 2, surprisingly. What a pretty (long) movie! And long films call for a long contemplative episode. This rant includes some points of admiration, as well as some critiques and suggestions for future Avatars, because, obviously, I know Jim Cameron like that ;)

And, of course, spoilers abound. Be warned...

This episode's art by: Francesco Ungaro

Being a writer, any kind of creator, even a plain human being, may require us to do things our family won't approve of. But do their opinions matter as much as we think? Let's talk about it!

This episode is based on a story originally posted on Medium

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This is the world up in arms against a young pair on the street: Joe and his sister Teresa have an evening stroll in a Mexican border town. Joe makes a regretful pass at his neighbor. A hint is made at danger to come...

You can read this chapter for free on Medium, or the full story on my personal website. Thanks for your support! - NEBOH

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Lots of people dream of--and achieve-publishing a book these days. As someone who did a terrible job at publishing my first book, I thought I'd share some of the errors I'd committed. Please don't do what I did! Listen and learn.

Okay, suck is a strong word. In this case strong is appropriate. My first (and last) published book was pretty trashy, so much so that I’m not even gonna try to discreetly pedal it here. Not even a bit. So here’s the thing:

You can read the article version of this episode here

This account tells of Neboh leaving the hospital life behind, and embarking on his first solo journey to a new land. Of course, he was not ready at all! Enjoy, and you can read the text version of this story here.

Oh, there are so many great “firsts” to choose from! I could tell you about the first time Neboh went to this hotel, and he met … Well, that one might be for another time. Since we are all just meeting him, why don’t I tell you something a bit more inspirational...