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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A Mighty Fortress Is Their Faith: Protecting Ancient Superstitions
Here’s the link to this article. By David Madison at 10/13/2023 “…an utterly wrongheaded approach to their faith…” About ten years ago, when was I writing drafts of chapters that would…
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Enter the Wilderness
Enter the Wilderness, by Michael Easter There are many ways to experience nature. Most of them make you healthier and happier. *** Embracing Discomfort Welcome adversity into your…
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The Boaz Scorekeeper–Chapter 3
The Boaz Scorekeeper, written in 2017, is my second novel. I’ll post it, a chapter a day, over the next few weeks. I started Boaz Elementary School in…
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10/17/23 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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Be a 2-Percenter
Be a 2-Percenter, by Michael Easter Most people take the elevator. Be someone who takes the stairs instead. *** Embracing Discomfort Welcome adversity into your life as a…
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The Boaz Scorekeeper–Chapter 2
The Boaz Scorekeeper, written in 2017, is my second novel. I’ll post it, a chapter a day, over the next few weeks. I was born January 1, 1954…
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10/16/23 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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An ouroboros of hate: How religion makes peace impossible
Here’s the link to this article. by ADAM LEE OCT 12, 2023 Overview: The latest outbreak of violence in the Middle East shows why religion makes peace impossible. Israel…
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The Comfort Conundrum
The Comfort Conundrum, by Michael Easter In modern life, welcoming discomfort makes us healthier and happier. *** Embracing Discomfort Welcome adversity into your life as a path to…
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The Boaz Scorekeeper–Chapter 1
The Boaz Scorekeeper, written in 2017, is my second novel. I’ll post it, a chapter a day, over the next few weeks. I am Micaden Lewis Tanner. This…
Richard L. Fricks 