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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Waking Up 12/02/23
“Waking Up” is about cultivating a mindful, intentional approach to each day. It’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with oneself before diving into the daily hustle.…
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Written Wisdom–The Art of Journaling for Self-Discovery
Written Wisdom blog posts are dedicated to exploring the integral relationship between writing and thinking. They underscore the importance of writing as a tool for clarity, critical analysis,…
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Novel Excerpts–The Boaz Scorekeeper, Chapter 48
The primary aim of the “Novel Excerpts” category is to showcase my creative writing, specifically from the novels I’ve written. Hopefully, these posts will provide a glimpse into…
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12/01/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride metrics. Temperature at beginning of ride: 52 degrees. Cloudy and a slight drizzle. Wind calm. Photos from today’s ride: New helmet cover. Why I…
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Cognitive Clarity–Abortion travel bans: Coming soon to a red state near you?
“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–12/01/23
Cultivating the Mind’s Garden As the first light of dawn gently spills into the Pencil Pit, my barn-cum-sanctuary, my thoughts meander through the activities of yesterday, finding parallels…
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Waking Up 12/01/23
“Waking Up” is about cultivating a mindful, intentional approach to each day. It’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with oneself before diving into the daily hustle.…
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The Boaz Scorekeeper–Chapter 47
The Boaz Scorekeeper, written in 2017, is my second novel. I’ll post it, a chapter a day, over the next few weeks. Late Wednesday night, the 17th, before…
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11/30/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride metrics. Temperature at beginning of ride: 50 degrees. Brilliant sun with beautiful blue sky, but a little windy. Photos from today’s ride: None today.…
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Cognitive Clarity–Reality Check: What Must Be the Case if Christianity is True?
“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…
Richard L. Fricks 