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J .Thomas Cassidy

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Jul 13

Baby it is Cold Inside

I love starting cold when I write. Just sitting down in front of the keyboard… there’s nothing like it. I’ll get so obsessed with needing a…

Baby it is Cold Inside

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Jul 12

A Duel in the Moonlight: How Video Games Help Me Take a Second

Tearing your own writing to shreds is a wild experience. As I previously stated in another piece, I am preparing to apply to MFA programs…

A Duel in the Moonlight: How Video Games Help Me Take a Second

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Jul 4

Patriot or Not

I spent my teens and twenties being your classic wannabe punk rock kid. We burned flags, listened to Propagandhi and Against All Authority…

Patriot or Not

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Jun 26

From Rust to Diamonds: Big Things Are Happening

I am 13 credits away from sneaking out of my bachelor’s program with a 3.8. As such, I am honing in on Master’s programs. I know what you…

From Rust to Diamonds: Big Things Are Happening

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Jun 5

I’m Hotter Than an Unconverted Man Walking Over the Pit of Hell on a Rotten Covering.

It is hot and gross today, so I have been locked into my AC vortex, surrounded by fans and dogs. This house has no shade, although I have a…

I’m Hotter Than an Unconverted Man Walking Over the Pit of Hell on a Rotten Covering.

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Apr 22

Writing With an Ego: A Dangerous Trap

When I got into my first school, Springfield College, not only was it due to a plump scholarship and aid package, it was also because of…

Writing With an Ego: A Dangerous Trap

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Apr 21

Escaping the Ooze: The Season of Doing

I have come up with a slogan for this year: “The season of doing”. What is the season of doing, you ask? Oh, buddy. I’ll explain it in a…

Escaping the Ooze: The Season of Doing

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Mar 8

On Dark Horses, 1930’s Political Comedies, and Abraham Lincoln

8 March 2026

On Dark Horses, 1930’s Political Comedies, and Abraham Lincoln

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Mar 6

Music Nerds, Crossing the Mountains, and Enjoying the View

6 March 2026

Music Nerds, Crossing the Mountains, and Enjoying the View

J .Thomas Cassidy

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Mar 1

Hypnotized by Yogurt and Thinking of Spring

1 March 2026

Hypnotized by Yogurt and Thinking of Spring

J .Thomas Cassidy

J .Thomas Cassidy

Freelance writer, professional college student. I write better than I talk, I hope. inquiries: j.tommy.cassidy@gmail.com

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