John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, he dedicates this column to his dad.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXVII: This Kind of Jujitsu
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, writes about “jujitsu” with family and friends and mask mandates.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXVI: Pursuing Some Kind of Success
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, writes about the misuse of medications in state facilities.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXV: Awkwardly Stumbling Along
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, writes about awkwardly stumbling along.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXIV: Starting Something New
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, writes about endeavoring something new and being positive.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXIII: Freudian Slip
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, considers his experiences and whether or not God loves him.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXII: God Is Just Right There
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, contemplating God, and the intentions of those in power.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXXI: Always Question the Official Narrative
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, questioning the official narrative and stats during this pandemic.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXX: “The universe is unfolding as it should.”
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered, pondering the pandemic and how to calm yourself while facing it.
Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise XXIX: Lifting Each Other Up
John Michael continues his series Life Is a Sweet, Tender Bruise, reflecting on life and people encountered. Here, he craves the camaraderie that comes with team sports.