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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12/05/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride metrics. Temperature at beginning of ride: 48 degrees. Clear blue skies; a little windy. Photos from today’s ride: None. Why I ride: Biking is…
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Novel Excerpts–The Boaz Scorekeeper, Chapter 51
The primary aim of the “Novel Excerpts” blog category is to showcase my creative writing, specifically from the novels I’ve written. Hopefully, these posts will provide a glimpse…
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12/04/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride metrics. Temperature at beginning of ride: 52 degrees. Clear blue skies; a little windy. Photos from today’s ride: None. Why I ride: Biking is…
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Novel Excerpts–The Boaz Scorekeeper, Chapter 50
The primary aim of the “Novel Excerpts” blog category is to showcase my creative writing, specifically from the novels I’ve written. Hopefully, these posts will provide a glimpse…
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12/03/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride metrics. Temperature at beginning of ride: 62 degrees. Clear blue skies. Photos from today’s ride: None. Why I ride: Biking is something I both…
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Morning Mental Meanderings–12/03/23
“Morning Mental Meanderings” is a daily practice of intellectual curiosity, self-examination, and open dialogue, all through the lens of my unique perspective and life experiences. It’s an invitation…
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Novel Excerpts–The Boaz Scorekeeper, Chapter 49
The primary aim of the “Novel Excerpts” blog category is to showcase my creative writing, specifically from the novels I’ve written. Hopefully, these posts will provide a glimpse…
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12/02/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride metrics. Temperature at beginning of ride: 62 degrees. Rain. Wind calm. Photos from today’s ride: Why I ride: Biking is something I both love…
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Cognitive Clarity–The Remnant: That evangelical need to feel picked-on and special
“Cognitive Clarity” blog posts are about cultivating a culture of thoughtful and informed discourse. They encourage readers to think deeply, question boldly, and approach the world with an…
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Morning Mental Meanderings–12/02/23
“Morning Mental Meanderings” is a daily practice of intellectual curiosity, self-examination, and open dialogue, all through the lens of my unique perspective and life experiences. It’s an invitation…
Richard L. Fricks 