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Ignorance
[ DISCLAIMER ] When residing in a children’s home during my freshman year of high school, I received a blue hand-me-down sweatshirt...
Deric Hollings
Jan 263 min read
Packing Bags
[ DISCLAIMER ] The above photo was taken in 1991, when I lived in a children’s home and began the informal practice of life coaching ....
Deric Hollings
Jan 2510 min read
Protect Ya Neck
[ DISCLAIMER ] When I was in high school, musical collective Wu-Tang Clan released one of the most historically significant hip hop...
Deric Hollings
Jan 256 min read
Wendy
[ DISCLAIMER ] Typically, I don’t post the faces of people with whom I’ve maintained contact. This is due to a number of reasons....
Deric Hollings
Jan 245 min read
WHO's Ya Daddy?
[ DISCLAIMER ] In high school, one of my closest friends, “1/2 Ton,” had a dropped Chrysler Cordoba with white stencil letters across...
Deric Hollings
Jan 238 min read
Jimmying
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , property of Apple TV+, fair use Yesterday, I was asked if I’ve watched the comedy drama series Shrinking...
Deric Hollings
Jan 238 min read
Gotta Have It
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use Many years ago, my then-girlfriend and I visited Cold Stone Creamery from time to time on date...
Deric Hollings
Jan 236 min read
Set U Free
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use One valid criticism I receive in regard to my blog, aside from the apparent notion that my...
Deric Hollings
Jan 225 min read
What Do You See?
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use On January 20, 2025, during an inauguration event held in support of President of the United...
Deric Hollings
Jan 225 min read
Ghosting
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit (edited), photo credit (edited), fair use Although I’ve seen this exact discussion on Reddit in the past,...
Deric Hollings
Jan 219 min read
The Start of Your Ending
[ DISCLAIMER ] They go by a number of names, such as people operations, talent management, partner resources, and others. No matter...
Deric Hollings
Jan 217 min read
New Day
[ DISCLAIMER ] Yesterday (1/20/2025), I awoke and Joe Biden was President of the United States (U.S.). Today, I awoke and Donald Trump...
Deric Hollings
Jan 216 min read
This is a Fallible Human Being
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use The above image is an illustration of Anthony Fauci, a described “ American ...
Deric Hollings
Jan 207 min read
Children's Story
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use One of my fondest music-influenced memories from childhood involves my attendance at LL Cool J...
Deric Hollings
Jan 198 min read
Smile
[ DISCLAIMER ] Per the recommendation of someone, I watched The Substance (2024). As succinctly described by one source , the plot of...
Deric Hollings
Jan 199 min read
The Listening
[ DISCLAIMER ] This blogpost is a written form of self-talk . If you’re uninterested in knowing the inner workings of my mind, then you...
Deric Hollings
Jan 197 min read
I Felt Worthless
[ DISCLAIMER ] Earlier, I listened to The 17th Cipher ’s song “ Dr. Loomis ,” featuring Doza the Drum Dealer , Beedie , Crise P. , and...
Deric Hollings
Jan 1910 min read
Kill Them with the No
[ DISCLAIMER ] When assigned to the Marine Security Guard (MSG) detachment (det) in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil (1999-2000), I infrequently...
Deric Hollings
Jan 186 min read
Word Iz Bond
[ DISCLAIMER ] In my youth, I often heard the saying “word is bond.” This phrase relates to Numbers 30:2 which states, “If a man vow a...
Deric Hollings
Jan 186 min read
Hang On, Soupy
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use According to one source : “ Hang On Sloopy ” (originally “My Girl Sloopy”) is a 1964 song...
Deric Hollings
Jan 187 min read
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