The Truth Will Set Us Free: a Reflection and Response(a short essay in response to my presentation at the Concerned Philosophers for Peace)Oct 27, 2024Oct 27, 2024
The Light of a Nameless TruthIt is difficult to write about something that goes beyond language, even if that something is the essence and epicenter of everything…Sep 21, 2024Sep 21, 2024
WavesIt’s mid-morning. The sun climbs hot and bright through the day’s early sky, burning the last of the night’s cool respite. I straddle a…May 24, 2024May 24, 2024
Dare to Think Differently: a Birthday ReflectionThe process of aging is inevitable. Celebrating a birthday is a fun way to face the passage of time, especially with the knowledge that…Oct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023
The Sacredness of Constant ChangeIt’s easy to overlook the swiftness with which life carries us. One moment the seas are calm and the skies are clear, and suddenly there is…Oct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023
The Song of the MountainThe mountains have always been poetically alluring to me. They have a very special call; not one that speaks to the ears, but one that…May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
The Interconnectedness of All ThingsThroughout life, nothing stays the same. Everything is in a constant state of motion and change. Most things change gradually over time…Dec 11, 2022Dec 11, 2022
For SydMy best attempt at honoring everything you were. I’m grateful I had the chance to speak on your behalf. You are loved and missed by so…Dec 11, 2022Dec 11, 2022
Yūgen and the Art of SufferingWhen my brother told me we were hiking Mt. Bierstadt, I didn’t think twice about tagging along. Although the thought of climbing 14,000…Aug 5, 2022Aug 5, 2022
To Harvest SelfI write at 7:45 p.m. MST on the continent of North America. For me, the sun set a couple of hours ago. For a person in eastern Africa, the…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
NephewWatching a child and seeing them grow is a uniquely beautiful and wondrous thing. There is a raw fascination and curiosity that shines…Dec 3, 2021Dec 3, 2021
Tribulations and TriumphsHave you ever chased something for so long that when the day finally comes, it doesn’t feel real? Like the Gods are perhaps playing some…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
A Fourth to RememberArnold Lake, 2018. Everyone was there. It was the ten year anniversary of the One Way Inn. We were partying to celebrate how much we had…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
When Home Becomes a MemoryFifteen years ago, an average American family moved from Florida to Colorado, trading swamps and beaches for mountains and evergreens…Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
