Category: It’s Not Gonna Write Itself

I didn’t want to rap until 2Pac. No, it wasn’t some instantaneous bolt of lightning the moment I heard my first 2Pac song (Probably “I Get Around”). No, it wasn’t when I was sitting in my kitchen as a teenager Read More …

My name is Kelen Conley and I’m a former fantasy football player. My friend Lane sent me a snap about doing a fantasy football draft and it took me back. I was talking to someone at work and we were Read More …

20 years ago, I moved away from home. I had just finished my second year at Potomac State College (PSC). I hadn’t done well outside of my journalism classes, but I was 20, so transferring to another school was my Read More …

It was a milestone birthday. That’s what’s got me out of sorts. You would’ve been 70 today. You wouldn’t have looked like it though. Angel and I just got back from Playa del Carmen in Mexico for our 10th wedding Read More …

I released the video for this old episode of Hyphen Nation when I has less hair. My dad thought I cut it. Today is the anniversary of Nas’ third album I Am. (I Am… officially) Well, I could check with Read More …

Today’s edition of Dope! features “Hook” by Blues Traveler. Last year, I started writing an idea I’ve had for a while. In the column Dumb Idea For Fake Interviews, I introduced the character of Chance Henry, a professional basketball player Read More …

I went live on my Twitch channel for the first time in months for a live episode of Hyphen Nation. The episode itself was released last Sunday but you can check out the replay right now (and follow me if you’re into Read More …

On my 40th birthday, my dad drove up from Capon Bridge for my surprise party. Seeing him strutting in the door of Starport really made my day.  At some point, he made mention of an old friend from high school Read More …

I bought a watch recently. It was with the Amazon gift card Janice gave me for Christmas. As I was searching for a way to start this, I realized it was the first watch I’ve had since the one you Read More …

Happy 2023! I hope this edition of It’s Not Gonna Write Itself finds you well. I’m currently gearing up to get back to all the Hyphen Universe things: Hyphen Nation, Rasslecast Power Hour, YouTube, etc. But I’m also realizing that Read More …