Category Archives: Blog

Why Not Be Happy

Posted on May 17, 2022 by paullaux22

I have only been around for thirty-one years. In reality, it hasn’t been that long, and I get that. A flash in the pan, a peanut on the farm, a spec on the beach – whatever vastly cliche metaphor you … Continue reading →

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Things I Want My Kids to Know From Their Dad

Posted on March 15, 2022 by paullaux22

I sit now, late in the evening, eyes heavy after a long night of changing diapers, filling bottles, and calming cries – followed by a long day of work, plus a little more work. My back is sore, my head … Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK – Out Now!

Posted on January 17, 2022 by paullaux22

Hey, everyone! You read that right, my new book is out NOW! Only a year after my first publication. This was something that I knew immediately I wanted to write, and I am really happy with how it came out. … Continue reading →

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I Miss 2004

Posted on December 20, 2021 by paullaux22

The tile was always cold, the basement always quiet – excluding the occasional chirp from a message from one of my friends, or the typing on the analog keyboard that broke the silence of the midnight air. I still remember … Continue reading →

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We All Need A Break

Posted on December 8, 2021 by paullaux22

I don’t like Winter – I really, really don’t like Winter. But I will admit that there are some nice things about it. I guess you can’t have cons if you don’t have some pros. One thing I do love … Continue reading →

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A New Trick on an Old Photo

Posted on October 19, 2021 by paullaux22

I think one of the best things about having SO many photos in your bank is that you can go back to photos you took years ago, learn something new, and apply it to them like I have done here. … Continue reading →

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Essential Thoughts From A Non-Essential

Posted on July 18, 2021 by paullaux22

Over the last year, I have been way more introspective than I have ever been in my life – thinking about, questioning, and sometimes even regretting every decision I have ever made, and every accomplishment. I have mentally been in … Continue reading →

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Being A Dad Is Weird

Posted on May 22, 2021 by paullaux22

Being a dad is weird. For my entire life, I really thought about what fatherhood would be like. I guess I was really just thinking about my own life, my own growth, and my own path in this world. I … Continue reading →

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“As The Clouds Float By.” A Look Into My Next Project

Posted on March 29, 2021 by paullaux22

Just months ago, I released my first book, “We Always Find Ourselves Here,” and it was a thrilling experience – available here. I am happy to announce that I am officially over halfway through the manuscript of my second piece, … Continue reading →

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A Sneak Peek Into My Second Book

Posted on March 23, 2021 by paullaux22

That’s right, I have started working on my SECOND book – and boy is that hard to believe. So, to give you a taste of it, here is a quick excerpt from the manuscript (FYI – this obviously may never … Continue reading →

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