As referee Tony Ceto prepares for the evenings festivities, his step-mom reminds him in the background to not wear his work pants before the show, or “ref pants” as she referred to them. He folds them, puts them in his duffle bag and calmly reminds her with a tone only a teenager … [Read more...] about Local Kid Runs The Ring
The Western Golem
The Western Golem is an urban fantasy story, based in San Jose, centering around it’s narrator, a regular 26 year-old guy who indulges in the boring life. While enjoying a typical day working at the bakery, he meets a stranger while closing shop, a man laying down in an alley. … [Read more...] about The Western Golem
The September Theory
September baseball has come and gone yet again. The rosters expand on the 1st of the month, from 25 to 40, countless never-heard-ofs see their first big leagues action, some on the other get their last call up. It’s a time of joy for these men who have worked their whole lives … [Read more...] about The September Theory
Movember Reign
The power of facial hair has rarely been disputed. From Tom Selleck to Frida Kahlo, we often associate these follicles north of the neck with one’s creative or professional timeline. Richie Cunningham, for instance, may not have been viewed nearly as wholesome had he been able to … [Read more...] about Movember Reign
Cult Classics
October has struck again. Halloween decorations fill the neighborhood, as the Summer has turned to Fall and leaves litter the streets. Folks attend such events as scarehouses and the like in an effort to feel closer to that feeling of horror. For many others though, those … [Read more...] about Cult Classics