“Horrible things happen all our lives; we all experience loss and death and trauma. Usually, most people, I think, we just get on with it. We don’t have a whole soliloquy in the middle of something.”
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Articles on Trauma, Loss, & Mourning
Death and pain are a part of life, something that none of us wish to deal with but will all someday, to some degree, experience it. Some stay silent and some are outspoken in this. Discussing loss can help us heal.
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Remembering Bonnie Springs Ranch
Once a living relic of Red Rock Canyon, Bonnie Spring Ranch has since closed and been sold to a housing developer. Many question if this dishonors Bonnie and her work.
Private Immigration Detention Centers and Their Impact in Nevada
People being detained by ICE around the country are largely ending up in privately-operated detention centers, where rampant abuses are being reported. And Southern Nevada is no stranger to this practice, with its own detention facility just an hour outside of Vegas.
The Persisting Horrors: January 2026
The first month of 2026 brought us incredible horrors to witness as we continue our descent into fascist, authoritarian takeover of America. Here’s a recap in case something slipped under your radar.
Political Violence – The History, Prevalence, and Escalation of It in America
An essay (and descent into madness) over the prevalence and escalation of political violence in America.
‘Reichstag Moment Burning’ – A Poem About the Current Political Climate
‘Reichstag Moment Burning’ – A poem about the current political climate.
Happy Maddy Art Sparks Joy Through Nostalgia
Using hyper-realism, Maddy connects with people through paintings that tap into her experiences, process her emotions, and even confront her trauma.
Floods & Fascism, Freedom & Future – An Alliterative Poem of ‘Fs’
A poem about the recent catastrophic floods and rising fascism, with a hopeful message about freedom and our future.
Poems to Melt ICE
A few poems spelling out “Fuck ICE” in response to what’s happening on America’s streets under fascism.
The Boulder City Pet Cemetery: A Labor of Love
Just outside Vegas, the Boulder City Pet Cemetery provides a final resting place for people’s pets as far back as the1930s.