Aaron J. Smith
@culturalsavage.bsky.social
Nerd. I contain multitudes. He/Him
Writer, mostly at The Book of Common Words (https://aaronjsmith.substack.com/).
Writer, mostly at The Book of Common Words (https://aaronjsmith.substack.com/).
I'm shifting accounts to the one quoted below. If you want to connect still, follow that one.
Trying to find ex-mutuals is like finding a needle in a haystack.
September 6, 2023 at 3:10 PM
I'm shifting accounts to the one quoted below. If you want to connect still, follow that one.
I am moving my blue sky to a different account, for a few reasons. This account will stay active for a while while I transition, but you can find me over here from now on:
bsky.app/profile/aaro...
bsky.app/profile/aaro...
bsky.app
September 6, 2023 at 12:29 AM
I am moving my blue sky to a different account, for a few reasons. This account will stay active for a while while I transition, but you can find me over here from now on:
bsky.app/profile/aaro...
bsky.app/profile/aaro...
I'm about to write a disruptive essay. It's going to challenge how we apply Matt 18.15ff. My priest said it "wasn't provocative at all" then we laughed. Truth is, I'm scared to write this one. Especially given the discourse of clergy leaving their positions that is going on. But it needs to be said.
September 5, 2023 at 10:17 PM
I'm about to write a disruptive essay. It's going to challenge how we apply Matt 18.15ff. My priest said it "wasn't provocative at all" then we laughed. Truth is, I'm scared to write this one. Especially given the discourse of clergy leaving their positions that is going on. But it needs to be said.
Well, we're gonna be short on rent by about $1000 come the 18th. Shit. If you could help us cover that gap (if you can) while I look for a second job, I'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
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September 5, 2023 at 9:49 PM
Well, we're gonna be short on rent by about $1000 come the 18th. Shit. If you could help us cover that gap (if you can) while I look for a second job, I'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
Well shit. Just got the supply list for my son's school. It's... a lot.
September 5, 2023 at 2:06 PM
Well shit. Just got the supply list for my son's school. It's... a lot.
Nothing like clocking onto utter chaos.
August 31, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Nothing like clocking onto utter chaos.
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Here's my newest essay for Substack. This one is free for anyone to read. Please think about sharing it with people who might like my writing.
And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
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And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...
The Trauma Informed Cross
trauma, self-denial, taking up your cross, and boundaries
open.substack.com
August 30, 2023 at 12:38 AM
Here's my newest essay for Substack. This one is free for anyone to read. Please think about sharing it with people who might like my writing.
And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...
And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...
Here's my newest essay for Substack. This one is free for anyone to read. Please think about sharing it with people who might like my writing.
And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...
And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...
The Trauma Informed Cross
trauma, self-denial, taking up your cross, and boundaries
open.substack.com
August 30, 2023 at 12:38 AM
Here's my newest essay for Substack. This one is free for anyone to read. Please think about sharing it with people who might like my writing.
And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...
And think about becoming a free subscriber or paid supporter. This is all reader supported.
Enjoy.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronjsm...
And the alternator on our car just died. Cool.
August 29, 2023 at 4:56 PM
And the alternator on our car just died. Cool.
I kinda love this essay I'm writing. I also want to burn it to the ground and salt the ashes. It's a hot mess.
August 29, 2023 at 4:58 AM
I kinda love this essay I'm writing. I also want to burn it to the ground and salt the ashes. It's a hot mess.
What a night. Sheesh
August 27, 2023 at 2:47 AM
What a night. Sheesh
I officially shut down my Medium account today. I'm in process of turning my website into an "about me" with links to my socials and Substack. I'll be doing writing on Substack for the foreseeable future. Join me, either as a free subscriber or a paid supporter.
aaronjsmith.substack.com
aaronjsmith.substack.com
The Book of Common Words | Aaron J. Smith | Substack
Prose and poetry exploring the Christian spirituality of being human. Click to read The Book of Common Words, by Aaron J. Smith, a Substack publication. Launched 2 years ago.
aaronjsmith.substack.com
August 25, 2023 at 7:47 PM
I officially shut down my Medium account today. I'm in process of turning my website into an "about me" with links to my socials and Substack. I'll be doing writing on Substack for the foreseeable future. Join me, either as a free subscriber or a paid supporter.
aaronjsmith.substack.com
aaronjsmith.substack.com
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Hey friends. Life is hitting us hard, and we are really struggling financially. We could use some help. For groceries and a few medications. If you can help, we appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
August 24, 2023 at 7:43 PM
Hey friends. Life is hitting us hard, and we are really struggling financially. We could use some help. For groceries and a few medications. If you can help, we appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
What do you do wo you can stand clear eyed and open hearted?
August 25, 2023 at 12:51 AM
What do you do wo you can stand clear eyed and open hearted?
Hey friends. Life is hitting us hard, and we are really struggling financially. We could use some help. For groceries and a few medications. If you can help, we appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
August 24, 2023 at 7:43 PM
Hey friends. Life is hitting us hard, and we are really struggling financially. We could use some help. For groceries and a few medications. If you can help, we appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
My writing muscles have stalled out. I just can't seem to get them moving again. I have inspiration, and motivation, but the doing of the work is nearly impossible. Everytime I sit down to write, it feels like milking rocks.
August 24, 2023 at 2:15 AM
My writing muscles have stalled out. I just can't seem to get them moving again. I have inspiration, and motivation, but the doing of the work is nearly impossible. Everytime I sit down to write, it feels like milking rocks.
I've got random theological thoughts taking up like 80% of my brain.
August 20, 2023 at 7:07 PM
I've got random theological thoughts taking up like 80% of my brain.
I don't think I have anything positive to say, so I won't say anything at all.
August 19, 2023 at 4:06 AM
I don't think I have anything positive to say, so I won't say anything at all.
Aries. What's your sign?
August 17, 2023 at 9:49 PM
Aries. What's your sign?
Well, I have a problem. One of my accounts is frozen from fraud, and it has my rent in it. I need to pay by tomorrow, and I'm short 700 from my available funds. If anyone could help us make up the difference, we'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
August 17, 2023 at 6:34 PM
Well, I have a problem. One of my accounts is frozen from fraud, and it has my rent in it. I need to pay by tomorrow, and I'm short 700 from my available funds. If anyone could help us make up the difference, we'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
I've been on a weird pop/dance music kick lately. Very different from my typical punk rock.
August 16, 2023 at 1:32 AM
I've been on a weird pop/dance music kick lately. Very different from my typical punk rock.
Still here. Just limping along.
August 13, 2023 at 1:38 AM
Still here. Just limping along.
I have a new essay up on The Book of Common Words. It's about my desire to not write about God, and the compulsion to write about God.
If you're not a paid subscriber, feel free to take advantage of the seven day free trial and see if you want to support my work.
If you're not a paid subscriber, feel free to take advantage of the seven day free trial and see if you want to support my work.
Writing About the Abyss of God
compulsions of theology and art
open.substack.com
August 9, 2023 at 3:40 AM
I have a new essay up on The Book of Common Words. It's about my desire to not write about God, and the compulsion to write about God.
If you're not a paid subscriber, feel free to take advantage of the seven day free trial and see if you want to support my work.
If you're not a paid subscriber, feel free to take advantage of the seven day free trial and see if you want to support my work.
Well, this sucks. We're in the hole from last months rent, and need to pick up some groceries and pay some bills. We could use about &-
$1200 to keep us afloat.
If you could help us out, we'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
$1200 to keep us afloat.
If you could help us out, we'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
August 2, 2023 at 3:21 PM
Well, this sucks. We're in the hole from last months rent, and need to pick up some groceries and pay some bills. We could use about &-
$1200 to keep us afloat.
If you could help us out, we'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
$1200 to keep us afloat.
If you could help us out, we'd appreciate it.
PayPal.me/aaronjsmith
I would like a popular movie to come out and Christians not flock to talk about it's religious implications. Let a movie be a movie, not a sermon or a book deal.
July 31, 2023 at 5:58 PM
I would like a popular movie to come out and Christians not flock to talk about it's religious implications. Let a movie be a movie, not a sermon or a book deal.