For many years I wrote about fiction, story, belief, ordinary life, and the questions that shaped my work. More than two thousand essays remain here—not because every one represents my current thinking, but because together they tell the story of a writer learning over time.
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The archive begins with the most recent writing. Use the numbered pages below to move backward through time.
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The Boaz Stranger–Chapter 24
Kent wound his way to Sparks Avenue. Neither of us said anything until he rolled through the stop sign at Brown Street. “How about going with me to…
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08/10/23 Biking & Listening
Biking is something else I both love and hate. It takes a lot of effort but does provide good exercise and most days over an hour to listen…
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‘That’s why we have an Insurrection Act’
Here’s the link to this article. by ADAM LEE AUG 07, 2023 Overview: Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment reveals how far Donald Trump and his cronies were willing to…
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The Bible and Self-Esteem
Here’s the link to this article. Merle Hertzler | December 31, 2022 | Kiosk Article [ Christianity | Humanism ] Self-esteem is important. We need our self-esteem to be positive; otherwise we might become depressed. We…
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08/09/23 Biking & Listening
Biking is something else I both love and hate. It takes a lot of effort but does provide good exercise and most days over an hour to listen…
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The Boaz Stranger–Chapter 23
I took Sparks Avenue, thinking I’d park across from the church’s front entrance. That parking lot was full. I drove to Elm Street and turned right. The rear…
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Newsom-DeSantis debate is about the future of America
Here’s the link to this article. STEVE SCHMIDT AUG 5, 2023 I’m going to make a prediction. The forthcoming debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis, hosted by…
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Testing our Tolerance for Tedious God-Talk
Here’s the link to this article. By David Madison at 7/28/2023 Why would a good, wise god put up with it? The authors of the four New Testament gospels had a…
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The Boaz Stranger–Chapter 22
While Kyla made a congealed salad and tried her hand at Mom’s green bean casserole, I called Enterprise Car Rental. Since I had purchased insurance, all I had…
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08/08/23 Biking & Listening
Biking is something else I both love and hate. It takes a lot of effort but does provide good exercise and most days over an hour to listen…
Richard L. Fricks 