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Becoming Bella Vista

In about two months from now, on March 3rd, 2026, my debut novel, Bella Vista will be published by Running Wild Press.

Dec 28, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

The Man Upstairs

Reflections on Identity from a mind (mine) still discovering itself

Dec 15, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

The Best Albums of 2025

Geese - Getting Killed

Nov 25, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

Send My Regards to Soda City

I flew cross country to visit friends and witness the ultimate reunion, Imp playing together for the first time since 1994.

Nov 22, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

Painting on Cardboard: Series 1

My Initial Yield of time spent in the basement painting with acryllics, on recylced card board.

Oct 7, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

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Owner of a Lonely Heart

Miami, Boxing, Bullying, Manipulation, Golems: My Songbook September Essay

Sep 28, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

I was down in the garage again, with the buzz of flies around me.

Sep 10, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

My First Foray into Full Frame

Testing out the Lumix S5, a full frame mirrorless camera, for the first time.

Aug 24, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

Songbook Essay: Pink Floyd's Learning to Fly

On the need for flight, both personal and emotional

Aug 14, 2025 • 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴

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