Author: Sorceress Teira

Laughing Through the Madness: My Superhero Story

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Another piece of Dr. T’s story I don’t hate you.Even though you tried to murder me on several occasions while in a drunken stupor. I am not angry.Even though you filled non-alcoholic beer bottles with real beer, just to prove you could still lie to my face. I still laugh at the funny things you […]

The Parable of the Weaver and the Threads

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Before we start… A Note on These Parables This is part of the Screen Door Series. The Cult of Brighter Days is a gloriously mismatched congregation—atheists, pagans, Buddhists, progressive Christians, cosmic agnostics, and at least one guy who swears he channels divine wisdom from raccoons. We don’t agree on God, the afterlife, or whether pineapple […]

The Official Guide to Using ‘It Is What It Is’ to Avoid Responsibility

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We’ve all been there—staring down a situation we’d rather ignore, minimize, or gently push off a metaphorical cliff. Enter the ultimate conversation stopper: It is what it is. A versatile phrase for anyone looking to sidestep responsibility with grace (or a distinct lack thereof). Here’s your handy guide to wielding this powerful phrase: 1. The […]

A Painful Mystery: Embracing Life’s Random Side Quests – The Prequel

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In the summer of 2012, my adventurous uncle made the bold decision to take me and my two eldest children, ages 12 and 10, on an unforgettable journey to Australia. Our primary mission? To fully immerse ourselves in the electric atmosphere of Australian Football League (AFL) games. Over the course of 14 exhilarating days in […]

Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: A Life Unfiltered

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When we talk, I’ll tell you some crazy, unbelievable stories from my life. I have no choice but to accept what happened. People always tell me I should write a book, but I wonder—who would read it? Better yet, why would anyone devote their precious time to reading about the wild things I’ve been through? […]

A Painful Mystery: Embracing Life’s Random Side Quests

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My shoulder hurts. It’s that dull, stabbing pain in the spot you can just barely reach, like a ninja hiding in the shadows. Stretching? Useless. Massaging? A cruel joke. This pain is my constant, unwelcome companion, nestled in the middle of my right shoulder like a grumpy cat that refuses to move. Some days are […]