Author:dorianroark_d2ume1
I’ve been listening to Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo on Audible. Among the many stories he shares, one moment in particular stayed with me — a quiet, almost poetic, pivot point. While in prison, Trejo fantasized about hearing ice cubes fall into a crystal glass. He says he had always wanted to drink out of a real crystal glass. He imagined himself pouring whiskey into that glass to celebrate a big score. At the […]
Counting Crows at Turning Stone: Echoes of an Authentic Ache June 22, 2025 Songs for the Restless Heart Counting Crows have been one of my favorite bands since I was thirteen. Their songs always felt like late-night conversations with an old friend — vulnerable, meandering, and full of that bittersweet ache that only a few can conjure authentically. This show at Turning Stone was only the second time I’ve seen them live, but it did not disappoint. I took my […]
Glamour & Grace: Morgan and Kay’s Junior Prom May 30, 2025 A Colorful Evening at Central Park I’m convinced it isn’t possible for Morgan to take a bad photo. She brings so much natural confidence and grace — every pose felt effortless. Kay was a dream to work with too; she just did whatever she was told, making the whole process smooth and fun. The roses at the Central Park Rose Garden weren’t in bloom, but that didn’t matter at […]
I love this quote. Biting on the surface, but deeply human underneath. “We’re all pathetic” isn’t an insult; it’s an equalizer. It strips away the exhausting pressure to be perfect and replaces it with something more honest: we’re all flawed, and that’s okay. In fact, it’s what makes people unique, resilient, funny, and relatable.
This line from Home Improvement has stuck with me ever since I heard it. Tim Allen was my “TV Dad” growing up, for reasons I still don’t fully understand, his voice landed in a way that others didn’t. Whatever the reason, that quote became one of my personal rules. It’s simple, but it cuts deep: if someone’s trusting you with their time or their money, you owe them your best. Show up. Do the job. Take pride in the work—even […]
This captures something that most people feel deep down but rarely say out loud: that we’re taught to chase achievements, not contentment. That school, and often society, want measurable goals—doctor, lawyer, astronaut—but “happy” isn’t something you can grade, salary, or structure. It’s rebellious in the gentlest way.
It’s simple. Blunt. But it carries a weight that feels truer the longer you live. it’s not really about deception for deception’s sake. It’s about the human instinct to protect, to avoid pain, to shape reality into something survivable. People lie to others, yes—but mostly, they lie to themselves.
Central Park After Bush May 13, 2025 With the echoes of the amplifiers ringing in my ears. After my lady and I rocked out to Bush the night before, I opted for a peaceful morning at the park with the dogs. And wouldn’t you know it—statistical odds aside—I was wearing my new Bush: The Greatest Hits Tour T-shirt when I spotted the same older gentleman who’d been filming and taking photos just a row in front of us at the […]
Balcony Shaking Rock: Bush at Proctors May 12, 2025 Photo Story I went into the night knowing a few Bush songs, casually appreciating their place in ‘90s rock history, but not counting myself a die-hard fan. That changed about halfway through their set at Proctors Theatre. From the first note to the final encore, the band delivered with such raw intensity and electric energy that it shook more than just the balcony — it shook something loose in me. Gavin […]
