Author: Scott

Scott Ballew, a former Austin resident who now lives in Texas' Rio Grande Valley. Scott works in publishing and his personal life is focused on supporting arts, charitable fundraising, spending time on the beach and with friends.

The AbsurdThe Absurd

After my divorce, I went through a rough patch. I felt lost, depressed, anxious, and unsure of my purpose. Before that, I had poured all my energy into making my home life amazing. But when everything changed, I was shocked and confused. It was like

A long, long break.A long, long break.

I’ve completely neglected this endeavor. My headspace hasn’t been in the mood for writing or creativity for a very long time. Additionally, I think this medium, “blogging,” is a bit long-in-tooth. However, I do see an opportunity to change the focus of my writing from

PandemicmodiumPandemicmodium

Two years of this shit is getting old. In two recent conversations with both my mother-in-law and a co-worker, I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re all burned out. From masks, to shots, to hand sanitizer; we’re over it. I know I am. I’ve done