Bad Papa West Origins, A Trilogy – Episode 3

Now What?   For Episode one click here. For part one of Episode two click here. For part two of Episode two click here. Disclaimer: This is a blog post, not a memoir. As such I am condensing events and timelines, leaving out some details of those events.   I start…

Bad Papa West Origins, A Trilogy – Episode 2

Part 1: Isolation, Anhedonia, and Heath Ledger For Episode one click here. Disclaimer: This is a blog post. As such I am rushing through events and condensing timelines, leaving out details and explanations that I would include in a memoir or a screenplay. I don’t…

Bad Papa West Origins, A Trilogy – Episode 1

Episode One: Coke Dick, Fetus, and Panic Hey man, how come you treat your woman so bad? That’s not the way you do it. No, no, no… you shouldn’t do it like that. -Pulp “A Little Soul” I didn’t turn into a father the moment…

A Space Mountain of Lies

Parenthood is about letting go. Letting go of power and of control. Control, in the early stages of childhood, can manifest as deceit at times. OK, lies. I’ve turned to Bush Jr. White House tactics. I was lying to my son for his own good:…