Photo by Gaurav Rajpoot on yourshot Tuesday, November 23, 2021 In peace and mind, I share with you a piece of my mind, Mostly these thoughts aren’t mine, So at ease I’ll find, …
Flexible Identity system for Director / Photographer Greg Sorensen. The system coined "Focus" pulls inspiration from a lens rotation, the notch graphics. The underlying grid system is built on e...
I’m pulling the joker card—who else would it be? You’ll never guess what’s next in Budd’s world. I don’t care anymore, but I once ran the streets of Washington, DC. What I mean is that I ran …
April 30, 2019 When I quit my six-figure job for this dream, they congratulated me with questions of why. When I told people about my life after suicide, many of them spoke as if that was a life I …
Photo by Dawid Łabno on Unsplash I walked to the park with my puppy. Came by a tree. And the following words and I met… Sunday, August 2, 2020 A tree I am. Season after season, Leafing for a …
Photo by Zac Durant on Unsplash Thursday, November 28, 2019 Because I’m grateful for my self-awareness, It leads me to gratitude. Thank you for my assumed struggle. It’s allow…
This is a creative writing mashup of subjects I’ll be writing about in the coming days and weeks. Subject to change because that’s what life is about. Just enjoy it! Photo by Elija…
Artwork by my niece, A. R. Cross ;) Saturday, January 23, 2021 Whoever told you that one day you’d become a superstar, you better have taken the inch and ran a mile… For the suffering c…
The feature photo was taken at a resort in Porto Seguro, Brazil—a coastal resort town in the Brazilian state of Bahia. This is also the location where I finalized the name of my first book’s …
Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash Wednesday, January 22, 2020 We’ll learn here how water gets us wet. First, when did water get wet? For the ducks drinking hydration is the essence.…
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Thursday, February 6, 2020 Where does it come from, and where does it go? Bills, these kids, travel addicts, and Instagram’s follower growth.…
Thursday, June 25, 2020 And thought what better feature photo to use than a moment taken of me in thought? Thinking what else will life present to me as each moment drops? From one breath to anothe…
August 16, 2019 I. When we fly, they prey. Daring overhead people. The sheep watch us land. II. Triple 4 where lives. Float forever, ponder lies. He could not breathe well. III. Where art thou, fro…
Photo taken at the Rae Town Jogging Course (Kingston, Jamaica) Sunday, March 19, 2023 If you lived near a body of water would you go sit next to it everyday? Or as much as possible to do this…. ….r…
Photo by Ethan Hoover on Unsplash Written in anticipation of my first book’s proof copy being delivered by Amazon’s Self-Pub services. July 31, 2019 Mr. Postman, where ar…
(Photo taken in Phuket, Karon, Thailand – Big Buddha) Sunday, May 29, 2022 As we return to the waters where we’ve emptied the river beds, we prepare the dams for outpour and flow. Having explored t…
And so, I too would come to a place and stack. Over time many rocks which await a standing fate. Some time later another being would match such a state. Of quiet bliss, steady to sit, and appreciat…
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Here’s a book I wrote in ten days, self-edited in seven, to call an experiment because the experience it sets to sail is one I can only have dreamt of. Maybe no one …
July 17, 2019 Written by Jacob’s Letters Damn, Oregon is beautiful. I’m talking, take your breath away, sit stupid, and stare, BEAUTIFUL. Much like me staring at this screen, I was ofte…
Photo by Irena Carpaccio on Unsplash Thursday, December 26, 2019 Head to the place where your mind is clear, protected from distractions, and if it’s with people, vibe check. Underst…
Photo taken at the Rae Town Jogging Course (Kingston, Jamaica) Sunday, March 19, 2023 If you lived near a body of water would you go sit next to it everyday? Or as much as possible to do this…. ….r…
I found the feature photo on the internet eight years ago. Since then it’s been hanging out on my laptop and phone… And the haiku, I wrote these last year during a heart break. Monday, …
December 31, 2018 – I ran up Council Crest to put last year’s worry to rest; up an old amusement park, Portland, Oregon was home to the “Dreamland of the Northwest.” Freezin…
Photo: 9gag October 7, 2019 Today, we’d enter the office after a weekend of rest. A fall October sky in the greater northwest would canvas the chilling breeze. Whatever jacket you chose to stay war…
Photo by Steve Halama on Unsplash Sunday, February 9, 2020 Drawing through space with my body. Flexibility for the muscles so lively. Each twisting motion a signal to calm me. Out to…
Photo by Juan Carlos Guerra – Aviation Photography of Mexico Wednesday, November 27, 2019 On The Latest of BuddTalk’s Podcast! Alone in the dark was my thoughts and I. Last year’s…
But does it really matter where inspiration comes from? Your personality may tell… Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash Thursday, February 13, 2020 I like getting the big picture i…
And so, I too would come to a place and stack. Over time many rocks which await a standing fate. Some time later another being would match such a state. Of quiet bliss, steady to sit, and appreciat…
Photo by Ben Guerin on Unsplash October 24, 2019 Patience, where art thou? Like a mailbox, people await you empty, and now. No letter from her, or check to eat dinner. A simple plan …
About my recent Floatation Tank experience! And to those who’ve known me for some time and wondered what the significance was behind the feature photo, you’re about to find out. First, to Nat…
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Tuesday, November 26, 2019 How would you explain the ocean to a fish? What’s the cost of living inside the box forever? Who benefits from living bes…
Photo By: Charlie Davis Illustration Monday, November 4, 2019 Back stepping into the corner, Mahan of Pier III reeks the raging tussle at his feet. Beneath each breath responds a gutless cry. Jabbi…
Photo by Nicolas Jehly on Unsplash Saturday, January 4, 2020 This is magnificent and gravity pulls us. Where the nose goes the plane follows in trust. Better it be the creative to wr…
Photo by lucas Favre on Unsplash Tuesday, March 10, 2020 It’s 11:30 PM, temperatures in the mid 30’s, Fahrenheit, and my right toe aching. I’m four miles from home and my Powerbeats3…
Focus on your breath Focus your full attention on the air entering your nose, filling your lungs and flowing out again. Relish each sensation. Take control & unclench Take a moment to identify …
Photo by Keegan Houser on Unsplash Monday, December 23, 2019 This is the place I’ve always wanted to be. This is the space I trusted I’d soon see. This is the faith which…
Photo by Danny Howe on Unsplash Monday, October 11, 2021 On The Latest of BuddTalk’s Podcast A reading and reflection of the poem, ‘The Will To Win’ by Berton Braley. I came across this…
Photo by Brent Cox on Unsplash Tuesday, July 21, 2020 I am a rock. The waves come and wind knocks. I smile. Welcome to your home for a while. It’s a beach, so beware of sand, The tricky part of thi…
Photo by Irena Carpaccio on Unsplash Thursday, December 26, 2019 Head to the place where your mind is clear, protected from distractions, and if it’s with people, vibe check. Underst…
Friday, January 31, 2020 What is it between this rock and dog? For now the space between are thoughts. Fire and desire as water flows to fall. My puppy sees a rock and my thoughts call. For an iPho…
Photo by Keyur Nandaniya on Unsplash Saturday, February 22, 2020 Forever stay in the place your peace is granted. Understand compassion, trust & honesty is not a value of modern …
Sales de casa. Es día de compras. Ya sea de comida para casa o ropa para ti. Vamos a suponer que no has planificado el menú semanal o que no sabes realmente qué necesitas de ropa. Hoy no entraremos…
Photo by Simon Migaj on Unsplash August 22, 2019 Through the loneliness of writing, pains of anxiety, and living beside its many delusions, I’ve embraced a whirlwind perception. In that, what…
Thursday, February 27, 2020 It was beautiful out—can’t you see? I road a mile and a half up Rocky Butte. For my thoughts could see. Later to write a note to a lucky human being. Hey you! Did you re…
Thursday, January 2, 2020 Who else almost writes 2019? Is it too early? We can still mess up and get away with it…? I think I have a crush on the weather lady. How would I know it’s real? I h…
And so, I too would come to a place and stack. Over time many rocks which await a standing fate. Some time later another being would match such a state. Of quiet bliss, steady to sit, and appreciat…
And so, I too would come to a place and stack. Over time many rocks which await a standing fate. Some time later another being would match such a state. Of quiet bliss, steady to sit, and appreciat…
