Archive - Whiskey & Words

...And The Wellspring of Confidence

Exploring the root of ego and the wellspring of confidence to get 2025 officially underway.

Feb 4

December 2024

The Root of All Ego...

A final note for 2024... and a springboard for 2025

Dec 23, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

Dream A Little Dream

This post addresses the suicide of a close friend.

Dec 16, 2024

Writing In The Margins

Dec 9, 2024

History Lessons and Homesickness

Dec 2, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

November 2024

Rocky Point Runaways and Finding The Sun

Nov 25, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

An explanation for the glossary.

Nov 25, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

From A Desk In My Tiny Kitchen...

A reflection on what I'm doing and how I got here. The launch of the tiny cabin compound, and the vision for its future

Nov 18, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

Sainthood in Passing

Saints, Sinners, and the Bullshit in Between

Nov 11, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

A Flask & A Pen: When Passion Doesn't Pay The Bills

The bittersweet reality of building a career around my passion and creativity while facing the harsh economic truths of a changing industry.

Nov 4, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

October 2024

Gravy and Growing Pains

A Creative Writing Exercise For the Ridiculously Out of Shape Writer.

Oct 28, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

How I Found My Voice

Rebellion isn’t always loud or obvious—it can be a quiet defiance.

Oct 21, 2024 •

Shauna WhiskeyChick Castorena

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