E.L. Martin
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"One Size Fits All" Isn't The Case.
One of my favorite "emo" songs is "Puzzle Pieces" by Framing Hanley. It is an anthem I know well and is a truism for many of us at various points in our lives. There is always somewhere you won't belong even if you force it. The idea of a "One Size Fits All" or "One Size Fits Most" when it comes to life just isn't the case, and it is time to break that stigma. It may work for hats, but life isn't a hat. Even with hats, we all know someone with a big enough head no hat can possibly fit. (I'm talking about ego here.)
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Humans
The Chest's Contents
A foreboding noise came from the locked chest. Though ominous, it made a familiar, comforting sound like a long-lost timepiece. Such ancient technology shouldn't be running at present, right? Very few things were running at all anymore, after all. Yet the chest pounded once more, "tick tock, click clock." The owner recalled a fable she heard as a young child, the story of Pandora's box. She remembered the woman who unleashed the demons into the world. She often wondered if that was her ancestor. Old sayings like, "curiosity killed the cat" were found in what was left of old literature books she noticed scattered in crumbles of buildings. She often wondered if those were true literary novels or the crumpled remnants of a note one wrote to their child or partner in hopes of keeping something secret.
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Fiction
Season of Growth and Change
This season will be full of growth and change for Dear Gemini. You may have a new addition to your family in the form of a sibling, pet, child, grandchild, in-law, or friend. You may find yourself developing new interests, discovering interests you didn't know you had, or reinvesting time and energy into the things you once loved. This is a time to shift priorities, focus, and discover your inner self. You will come to a place in your life where the opinions of others won't matter as much as they would have previously. This may be a difficult thing for you to realize. The process may be time-consuming and painful, but it will be for your own long-term benefit. While you may make gains in many areas, you may experience loss in others. The additions in your life will find a way to make up for the subtractions. The items or people you lose will be worth the trade. This will be an unpredictable and tumultuous time, but there will be a part of you that embraces these changes. In embracing these changes, you will grow and improve. In the future, you may even look back on memories of this time with fondness as it will be the time that changed the direction of your life for the better. Like the two sides as the pairing of a Gemini, growth comes with change, and with change comes growth.
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Humans
Alternative Baking: Vegan AND Soy-Free
In the blue corner we have our reigning champion, SOY! In the red corner, is me, the fighter always on alert and ready to battle against my arch nemesis soy intolerance. It is the lone ingredient standing between myself and veganism, and I'm sure I'm not the only one stuck in this constant battle. Soy is a major ingredient in most vegetable oils, dairy-free milks, vegan butters, and as a valuable protein ingredient in the vegan diet. This can complicate enjoying wholesome sweet treats and baked goods for those of us with intolerances tremendously. After all, there are only so many frozen berry pops and fruit salads one can eat and still enjoy. Occasionally, you crave a slice of banana bread or pastry. When most of the major products you find on your shelf all contain an ingredient your body can't tolerate or alternatively animal by-products, what can you do?
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Feast
Confessions of An Emo Kid. Top Story - May 2021.
"I'm outside of your window, with my radio!" I sang, blasting Hawthorne Heights's song "Niki FM". After the song finished, I skipped my CD player to track eight, "Ohio Is For Lovers", of their album The Silence in Black and White. I had an hour and fifteen minute bus ride to go, and I was hoping we were picking up the Sutton twins on the way to school this morning. Their grandma is probably taking them today I thought to myself, but still held out hope that our bus was going to snake its way up their tiny road. I made my trusty trombone case as obtuse as possible to discourage other passengers from sitting next to me just in case. Maybe Jared would let me listen to his iPod this morning, and I would get a chance to see if he was riding the bus home again today. The struggle was real.
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Beat
Tea and Brownies
Refreshments, Madam? Sir? Children? Those of you in between? Everyone needs a good snack, right? What better snack is there than one accompanied by entertainment? My name will forever remain infamous within with my family. Though I would love to say I am embarrassed about some of the past events that occurred, I must say that to me they are now quite old. For fresher ears, however, these short moments are likely funny. So, grab a snack and have some laughs at my expense.
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Confessions
Pirates of the Parallel
Afar we see a sailing ship! Be they friend or foe? Off the sails, the masts, and bow, to adventure we will go. Through the murk and rocky crags. Against the waves and shore. Do we face treasures aplenty or be it tale and lore? Where shall we sail today, me hearty? Come, let us have a little chat. Tell me, where we shall set foot today, and I will draw the map.
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Futurism
Ramble On!
We all have those places we bring family, friends, co-workers, and ourselves alike. For us, the Rambling Root is it! We are always impressed by the various types of people it serves. It is a bar, yet family friendly. It is a brewery, but also features local wines and mead. A place where college students gather, and you can chat with more elderly patrons. For us, it is the perfect amalgamation of everything we desire in a venue. It is a place that brings every variety of persons together. We enjoy places you can relax, be yourself, kick back, and comfortably stay a while, and The Rambling Root fits this description.
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Feast
Two Dogs For One Property Special
My pet adoption story is a bit non-traditional, but one of my favorites to tell. Our realtor set up a special rural property for our viewing. As we snaked our way up the long, coiled, pothole ridden, gravel road we found ourselves a bit concerned. The realtor's F-150 was handling it, but could our little town cars make it up that road? This was a big decision, and the outcome wasn't looking promising.
By E.L. Martin5 years ago in Petlife
