An Open Letter to My Back Hair

Here’s a piece I wrote that was rejected by humor website McSweeney’s, but almost immediately accepted by the editors of HalConick.blog. Dear Back Hair – From the moment I saw you, I’ve plotted to reclaim my land, but you’ve proven to be a cunning adversary with vast ranks. During our first battle, I was an… Read More An Open Letter to My Back Hair

March 4, 2018March 4, 2018 halconickLeave a comment

Existence’s Distraction

Sometimes there are voices in my head impelling me to quit writing immediately after starting. Fuck that shit man, the voice says as it scrolls through the sinusoidal curves ploughing over the muck of ideas continuously born and passed away. This is all absolute bullshit. You could do better, if you happened to be someone… Read More Existence’s Distraction

February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 halconickLeave a comment

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An Open Letter to My Back Hair

Existence’s Distraction