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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Inconceivable
Inconceivable, by Oliver Burkeman Uncertainty can immobilize us—or inspire us to action. *** You Are Here Find greater enjoyment and meaning in navigating life’s unknowns. In You Are…
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The Boaz Scorekeeper–Chapter 6
The Boaz Scorekeeper, written in 2017, is my second novel. I’ll post it, a chapter a day, over the next few weeks. The first home game of the…
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10/20/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride. Why I ride Biking is something I both love and hate. The conflicting emotions arise from the undeniable physical effort it demands. However, this…
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What Is an Interruption, Anyway?
What Is an Interruption, Anyway?, by Oliver Burkeman Embrace life’s unpredictability, rather than resisting it. *** You Are Here Find greater enjoyment and meaning in navigating life’s unknowns.…
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10/19/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride. Why I ride Biking is something I both love and hate. The conflicting emotions arise from the undeniable physical effort it demands. However, this…
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The Boaz Scorekeeper–Chapter 5
The Boaz Scorekeeper, written in 2017, is my second novel. I’ll post it, a chapter a day, over the next few weeks. After 8th grade, there were three…
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The nones aren’t going anywhere
Here’s the link to this article. by ADAM LEE OCT 16, 2023 Overview: Christian apologists are celebrating the supposed collapse of the atheist movement—but all that’s really happening is…
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Enter the Wilderness
Leverage Boredom, by Michael Easter Inactivity can drive us to our screens—or spark rejuvenation and creativity. *** Embracing Discomfort Welcome adversity into your life as a path to…
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The Boaz Scorekeeper–Chapter 4
The Boaz Scorekeeper, written in 2017, is my second novel. I’ll post it, a chapter a day, over the next few weeks. There were no frills or extras…
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10/18/23 Biking & Listening
Here’s today’s bike ride. Why I ride Biking is something I both love and hate. The conflicting emotions arise from the undeniable physical effort it demands. However, this…
Richard L. Fricks 