Jason Stadtlander

Love is…

The definition of love scarcely does justice to convey what love really is. Love is not simply an intense feeling of deep affection, a sexual desire in someone or even a need to care for someone. read more

The Power of Love

Every single language has a word for love. Some languages have multiple expressions of love within a single word. So the concept of love itself is far from alien to our species, but the ability to completely understand it, is as complex as the ability to understand faith. read more

Mortality, Family and Reality – The need to say “I love you”

Our life is so short and can end with a whimper or a bang, but either way you never know when it’s your time. Not really anyway. So I am asking you… read more

Haikus of Love

Soulmates Spirits of wonder For love, two hearts that unite Soul mates connected For the love of a child A child so young Small windows of innocence A heart that’s…

The Music of Our Lives (The Notes – Concluded)

The following is Part 2 of “The Notes” Michael spent hours playing hide and seek with Kasmira, which proved to be a challenge once he had finished looking for…

To Be Human Is To be Damaged

When I write a story and create a protagonist, it’s easy to create a hero. Someone flawless that comes sweeping in to save the day with superpowers or a methodical…

Grief, Its Impact on Those Left Behind and The Moments That Count Most

Grief is defined as: Deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement (ref. Webster’s Dictionary) What is grief really? I lost my grandfather this March. He was…

The Bulgarian Martinitsa, Baba Marta and The Dawn of Spring

Many cultures have Spring related traditions. Growing up I remember everyone saying that March could come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. I drew countless pictures…

The Little Boy

A little boy sits on the plush carpet of the warm house, playing with his plastic dinosaurs, one T-Rex battles a brontosaur and of course… read more

Ruins of the Mind

Ruins of the Mind ISBN Numbers: Hardcover: 978-1-64397-017-2 Softcover: 978-1-64397-018-9 Ebook: 978-1-64397-019-6 LCCN: 2019938918 In Ruins of the Mind, the reader examines friendship, love, family, tragedy, and American culture throughout…