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Why Weight Loss Resolutions Collapse Before January Ends — and How SWITCH Helps
Why Weight Loss Resolutions Collapse Before January Ends — and How SWITCH Helps SWITCH specializes in sugar-free, ketogenic-certified indulgent treats, ranging from pancake syrups and salted caramels to their legendary gummy bears. (CLEARWATER, FL, January 05, 2026) 2026 is here, and with it an estimated 82 million Americans have set New Year’s resolutions in hopes of improving their lifestyle. Data suggests wellness and self-care are top priorities for this group: 25% want to exercise more, 23% want to focus on…
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Why Do I Feel Selfish For Pursuing a Creative Career?
Featured image: “The Poor Poet” by Carl Spitzweig. Since I was a child, people have asked me what I want to be when I grow up or what I do for work. I would tell them, “I want to do music” or something along those lines. People would then tell me, “Well, you know the music industry is super competitive, right?” Or something along those lines. This narrative has been a battle even until now, a man in his mid-twenties…
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Creating a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Season for Kids With Autism
By Matt Rokowsky The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, for many autistic children and their families, it can also present unique challenges. These may include sensory sensitivities, disruptions to familiar routines, and heightened social expectations. While festive sights, sounds, and activities can be exciting for some, they may feel overwhelming or distressing for others. Recognizing and respecting these differences is key to creating a more inclusive and supportive holiday experience for all. As…
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FocoMX 2025 Review: Intending Local Transcendence
By Trenton Krzyzowski I had planned to arrive approximately when the festival started. I came about an hour before the first act came on, so I grabbed my Will Call tickets @ ~3 p.m. on Friday, April 18th, 2025. My first stop was Gilded Goat Brewery because I spotted my friend Lizzy, who told me about Maddy Erskine, someone I wanted to visit because of our work with Scrapped Magazine, which Maddy was the founder and editor of since they…
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Living With Roommates In 2025
By Trenton Krzyzowski I take myself seriously as a writer. I think to myself, “As a working professional (aged 23), I should afford my own apartment.” Right? In today’s economy, the average rent is high — roughly $1957 (US Real Estate News, 2024) a month in the United States. According to The Center On Budget and Policy Priority, 10.1 million seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and other low-income households rely on federal rental assistance to afford housing. The report states,…
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Jack Martin Throwing Hunger Interview — The Wounded Breakfast
I sat down with Jack Martin, Gulo Gulo Poetry’s September feature poet, and Thomas Ivory Jr., Gulo Gulo’s president. We talked about Jack’s new book and our shared love for poetry. This transcript consists of our conversation before and during the interview. We began discussing a book Jack uses to teach his High School English students. This was Trenton Krzyzowski’s first attempt at interviewing for publication. Jack Martin: “I don’t use them all, but I like that you can jump…
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Work Ethic – Authenticity And Love Pay More In Purpose
Featured Image: La Tahitienne – Paul Gauguin I am born to be a writer. Damn anyone who does not respect my Brilliance. I do not care about them. If they do not hire me, someone else will. If they do not hire me, I will build my own platform of success. I am capable of blowing Minds with my profound perspective. I know that because I have seen people’s entire attitude change after I am finished with them — conversation.…
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Gaslighting: How To Win
Essay: Sanity at the Center; Detective Sherlock-Holmes Signs-and-Clues Spot Manipulator Tips and Tricks; Surrounded by Tornado Gaslighting Insanity Propaganda Machiavellian Power-Struggle Machine Awakenerhood Gaslighting is a psychological occurrence when someone manipulates and lies to you to make you feel crazy. I’ve been gaslit my whole life because people are selfish. It’s a phenomenon that’s not unique to one person. Many people gaslight others. From schoolhouse bullies belittling their classmates with slurs and cutting remarks on their self-esteem that aren’t justified…