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It's About Turning 30 and Learning About Curry Baker's "Obsession"

Happy 30th to me-and anyone else who is lucky to be born at this time. Summer is warm, alive, and provoking, touching all who rests underneath the sun at its peak until everything is laid bare. Perhaps that's why "Obsession" offers the perfect story through which to review what may be one of life's greatest lessons. As with most truths worth learning, this one reveals itself only in time. To live honestly and earnestly-for yourself and for others-you must eventually understand a simple but difficult truth: Know when to let go. I hope you enjoy this episode! BYYEEE!!!!

It's About Starvation and Exhaustion: Michael Grant's "Hunger"

It's one thing to be gone; it's another to go hungry. Anything is possible if the ache and pang that touches your backside, or those around you, can be quelled for one everlasting moment. So if that means stealing, scapegoating, or sacrificing those around you for such a gift, line up the sacrificial lambs, or "freaks", whichever you prefer. As long as I get mine. I hope you enjoy today's episode! BYYEEE!!!!

It's About Many Identities of Queerness and Projection: Zak Salih's "Let's Get Back to the Party"

For the next couple of weeks, it's everything gay, queer, and complicated. This episode features conversations about projection, childhood, and accepting the tides of change amidst mid-life crises as a 30-something. Enjoy this bonus episode. BYYEEE!!!!

It's About Surviving In A New Era: Michael Grant's "Gone"

Between everyone 15+ disappearing, not knowing where your family has gone, and trying to fight off a malicious influence corrupting the world around you for it's own benefit, it makes looking for a new job feel like a walk in the park. Sam, Quinn, and Astrid have a lot ahead of them as their world of Perdido Beach becomes much more interesting than any of them could've imagined. I hope you enjoy today's episode, with the complete file uploaded, about danger around every corner, reluctant heroes, and my aging skin. BYYEEE!!!!

"It's About Being A Voice for Change": Michael Scott's "The Enchantress"

We've followed Josh and Sophie to the literal end of the Earth, or maybe the beginning depending on where you stand. Nicholas and Perenelle are one their final day of life trying to ensure that San Francisco is safe from the beasties on Alcatraz, and Virginia Dare stands at the forefront of humanity rebellion towards a brighter future as "The Enchantress". I hope you enjoy this final episode of the series, "The Secrets of Immortal Nicholas Flamel". BYYEEE!!!!