July 2019 – Matthew Ballantyne

Review: Chasing Heroin – Revisited

That fact makes clear that there was timing involved in this project, and that Frontline plays a direct role. There was nothing objective about Chasing Heroin whatsoever.

What I’m Thinking About: All This Turmoil

Writers develop a unique understanding of words, emotions, and ideas. Everyone learns a wide spattering of words and their meanings. But writers usually find themselves when they go beyond those meanings, and find the meaningful connections between words. Some words form greater connections with others. Some words have limited connections they can make. But usuallyContinue reading “What I’m Thinking About: All This Turmoil”

Short Story: Time Marches On

Swell, the pep talk ends with the realization that we create lifestyles we can’t afford, ever. People would be better suited to buy a residence, and sink any money they get into that, never buy a car, maintain a spartan wardrobe, and never splurge beyond that until the home is paid off.

Short Story: Beauty is a Fading Flower

As we get older, we still think we’re in control. If we get too angry one day, we can file for divorce and break them mentally, emotionally, and financially. We can flaunt other men in their face, while we fight over the house, we can continue to emasculate them like we have always done, to fit our comfort. Because we can never be comfortable with the confident man that found us staying that way. We need to defeat him so we can continue to avoid what’s truly ailing us.