frat boys vs men: the real difference between them and how to steer clear of toxic relationships

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

When I first read this question posed to me by a reader, I laughed aloud because the truth is...I was the f-boy's biggest fan until fairly recently in my life. The question posed to me was this -- how do we distinguish between boys and men? Between the frat bros who won't even order you … Continue reading frat boys vs men: the real difference between them and how to steer clear of toxic relationships

HELP ME

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

Howdy friends. I know that most of my work on this blog so far is so depressing that it makes the "Tell-Tale Heart" look like self-help guide, but I don't want it to exist merely as a black hole of despair that pulverizes any hint of positivity into nothingness within ten billionths of a second. … Continue reading HELP ME

on suicide

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

If you or anyone you know is struggling, help is available. Speak with a (free) counselor today. National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Writing this feels like I'm standing before an emotional fire squad, waiting to hear the first shot that will bring me to my knees and shove the air from my lungs. Waiting to … Continue reading on suicide

to the friends I disagree with, I’m sorry

July 21, 2020July 22, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

Illustration: Daryl Cagle Disclaimer: This is not a political argument, for once. Dear friends who disagree with me and (probably) are sick of my political crusading, Living in Mississippi, I am acutely aware of the fact that a high number of my friends have a very different perception and evaluation of the world around us. … Continue reading to the friends I disagree with, I’m sorry

admitting that I don’t know

June 24, 2020June 25, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ 7 Comments

I'm in the midst of drafting my senior thesis focused on the epistemic phenomenon of white racial bias amid a culture that openly decries racism. I basically want to understand how people who know that racial prejudice is morally wrong still engage in racist behavior. The answer to that question is something after which I've … Continue reading admitting that I don’t know

a plea to Christian Republicans: Jesus loves you, but Trump doesn’t

June 21, 2020June 25, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

I don't want to be obnoxious with the frequency of my political posts (though I'm afraid that ship has already sailed...), but I just saw a post from a friend of mine on Facebook that strangely took my breath away. I'm not sure what that emotional cocktail was comprised of, whether it was disappointment or … Continue reading a plea to Christian Republicans: Jesus loves you, but Trump doesn’t

mad about George Floyd? it starts with places like Mississippi

May 28, 2020June 3, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

There has been a problem swimming around in my mind for years now regarding the outrage when black people are unquestionably, illegally murdered at the hands of our policemen and white men in general (*ahem* Ahmaud Arbery). Of course this anger is warranted. I’m not going to for a second even act like I could … Continue reading mad about George Floyd? it starts with places like Mississippi

animals not to kill this spring!

April 29, 2020May 5, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

Hi friends, I know I come across as a bleeding-heart liberal snowflake, and that's because that's what I am! Just kidding, being raised in Mississippi has toughened me up to a lot of things that would otherwise traumatize me. I actually wrote a whole PRO-HUNTING paper, for real. My caveat was that, in order for … Continue reading animals not to kill this spring!

black coat

December 10, 2018April 19, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

i held you close woven around cotton candy fingers, streamers of me and you. you poured your life colors all over my lap i don't want to feel their last dampness underneath my toweled palm. help me, now Reach Out for the last of me slips through the slits of my millennial hands and … Continue reading black coat

happy

October 30, 2018 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

I feel calm, and it's so dope.

on my best friends

October 11, 2018May 10, 2020 ~ ethelann ~ Leave a comment

The reason why I have yet to write about Alexis and MPD is because they are a part of me. We were spun from the same soul matter. It's hard to extract yourself from yourself, and that's, in a way, what I have to do in order to even speak on these women. Also I … Continue reading on my best friends