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Unseen and Alone: Navigating Long-Term LGBTQ+ Divorce
When a relationship that once defined your world comes to an end, it can leave a silence so loud it feels deafening. For 17 years, I shared my life with my husband. The rhythm of his breath beside me at night, the sound of “I love you” softly spoken every day, the shared joy of holidays, and even the mundane moments of daily life all became threads intricately woven into the fabric of my being. And then, suddenly, the fabric unraveled. Now, I find myself in a space I never anticipated. Forgotten. Unseen. Alone. Divorce has a way of eclipsing…
The Coolest Debate: Fosse, Robbins, and the Rhythmic Connection Between “West Side Story” and “Sweet Charity”
In my last discussion, I dove into the fiery rooftop debate between West Side Story's "America" and Sweet Charity's "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This." That comparison, a visual…
Spinning Through Time: My 35-Year Journey with the Marcel Duchamp Bicycle Wheel
Circa 1987. I’m a high school student, trying my best to look pensive and "artistic" in a blazer. I’m standing next to an upside-down bicycle wheel mounted on a wooden…
The Ultimate Chocolate Bourbon Cake Recipe (And Its Surprising History)
Let's be honest. There are chocolate cakes, and then there are chocolate cakes. I'm talking about the kind of cake that stops conversation. The kind that's "amazing dark rich decadent ultimate…
Classic Dark Chocolate Frosting
A Moment of Pure Indulgence: The Classic Dark Chocolate Frosting There are certain flavors that feel like a return, a whisper from a half-forgotten memory. The profound, enveloping richness of…
The Canine Paradox: In a City of 8 Million, Why Do Dogs Seem to Matter More?
I’m a native New Yorker. I’ve seen this city through blackouts, blizzards, recessions, and renaissance. I’ve celebrated on its streets and mourned on its avenues. But lately, I’ve been wrestling…
Camping on Greenland’s Russell Glacier
Camping on Russell Glacier is a profound journey into nature’s raw beauty, blending preparation with reverence. Amidst ancient ice, you'll find tranquility and adventure, an invitation to disconnect from chaos…
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Lions kill zebra, hyenas eat zebra, game drive in Masai Mara Kenya
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
African Safari in Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park - South Africa
Spinning at Lake Victoria
Caldor Fire approaching Kirkwood, CA - time lapse from the meadow
Greenland Ice Sheet
Spinning Around The World - the 2020 Mega Cut
Alex Westerman Spinning Around The World
TWA Flight Center and TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
Unseen and Alone: Navigating Long-Term LGBTQ+ Divorce
When a relationship that once defined your world comes to an end, it can leave a silence so loud it feels deafening. For 17 years, I shared my life with…
The Responsibility of Wedding Witnesses: Beyond the ‘I Do’
The Ceremony and the Silence I begin with two scenes, exploring the responsibility of wedding witnesses in each. The first is my wedding. Our officiant was my fiancé's best friend,…
Understanding Divorce: Should I Respect His Decision?
Why do I have to respect my husband's decision to divorce me? The question feels like a paradox, doesn’t it? How can we, with hearts so intertwined by decades of…
About The Writer
Alexander Westerman has worked as a creative director, and has always been fascinated by how visual design can elicit powerful emotions from people. There is something truly magical about creating connections between individuals and the brands they consume. As Alex transitioned into writing, he channeled that passion for vibrant, vivid details into crafting stories that would captivate readers. Through his novels, he brings to life characters who are complex, dynamic, and utterly compelling, all within the context of richly-drawn worlds that are equally as vivid as the people who inhabit them. For Alex, writing is all about turning beautiful, fleeting moments into stories that will last a lifetime in fiction and IRL.