“Craig, you have a blank canvas. Paint whatever picture you want.”  I was leaving prison and reentering the real world, a world filled with so many unknowns and overwhelming fear when I heard these words.  They came from my mentor, Ed, as I expressed those unknowns and fears. The words reframed my entire perspective; they…

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“This thorn in my side This thorn in my side is from the tree This thorn in my side is from the tree I’ve planted” “Bleeding Me,” Metallica  (inspired by Lord Byron) Here are 2 things about this song lyric: 1. This is one of the most underrated Metallica songs ever.  It’s brilliant; I prefer…

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