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Author: Y. Balloo

Amateur novelist / Work in progress.
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  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

If you’re interested in writing for Optional Irony, contact me through Twitter (@optional_irony) or by email: optional.irony@gmail.com.

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Making Boxes Into Rocket Ships – Beverly Baigent, Photographer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

“You talk yourself out of creation. As a kid you have the ability to create, you can make a box into a frickin’ rocket ship, but you grow out of that. I wish that I had given myself the opportunity to figure that out.”

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Under Ten Coats of Paint – Nicole Lucas, Designer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

“Childhood lessons, suburban estate sales, and fast food breakfasts-” my conversation with designer, Nicole Lucas.

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Republican Jesus – He Loves The Little Children

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

It’s beyond confusing how American Christians support this President and administration. For those of you not well versed in biblical text, I’m here to help. Jesus was actually a Republican, case in point…

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All You’ve Gotta Do Is… – Loryn Stone, Writer

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

“I’m not going to get anywhere worrying about a reality that doesn’t exist. To quote The Truman Show: we accept the reality with which we’re presented. If it’s not in front of my face, I don’t see it.”

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  • Essay

Thursday Tales & My Rule of Thumb for Dating & Relationships

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

For every rule don’t we know an exception?

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  • Music

The Only Answer That Matters – Kali Kazoo, Zebulon Show Review

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 2, 2019July 3, 2019

Who is she?

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The Boys on the Jungle Gym – Matt Burroughs & TehBen, Writers

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019

At the start of 2018, writer and editor Loryn Stone undertook a very simple yet…

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  • Essay

Etiquette & Empathy – Learn the Former, Strive for the Latter

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on June 27, 2019

in life and on the stage manners as a set of edicts will carry us well enough. You’ll be able to amble through a scene effectively enough by following the flow chart of what to say and when. However, to really get at something special? That takes listening. It takes patience and understanding.

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Drawing on Intensity – Kali Fontecchio, Musician

  • by Y. Balloo
  • Posted on June 25, 2019July 2, 2019

When she says the word “intensity” in our conversation, what sparks in her eyes and over her face is no mere smile: it’s a realization and actualization of self. Kali Fontecchio is intense, and it’s incredible.

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