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 Boaz Stranger–Chapter 50
Last night, after the quick trip to her house, Jane had reluctantly agreed to sleep in Kyla and Lee’s parents’ old bedroom. It had remained the same since…
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Bremerton’s praying football coach got what he wanted, so now he may quit for good
Here’s the link to this article. Christian football coach Joe Kennedy returned to the field Friday night, perhaps for the last time HEMANT MEHTA SEP 2, 2023 Last…
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09/05/23 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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They’re Picking on Religion, So Onward Christian Soldiers
Here’s the link to this article. By David Madison at 9/01/2023 But a few Standards of Honesty are in order While I was in the process of writing my 2016 book, Ten…
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The Boaz Stranger–Chapter 49
It had been the best Christmas Jane ever experienced, at least since she’d become an adult. Kyla had called Thursday night and insisted she spend the entire day…
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The lights are flickering in Red America
Here’s the link to this article. You might also want to read this article titled, “Alabama’s attorney general says the state can prosecute those who help women travel…
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09/04/23 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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For the Trump faithful, it comes down to plot armor
Here’s the link to this article. by DALE MCGOWAN AUG 30, 2023 Overview: If you are trying to puzzle out reality, Donald Trump is done. If you are writing…
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The Boaz Stranger–Chapter 48
Don’t forget to check the temperature of the chicken.” It was the third time this morning Kyla had reminded me. I guess she saw how focused I was…
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09/03/23 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 