Tag Archives: Identity
Wayfarer’s Challenge
This is an article I wrote for A Holistic Journey. South Korea was, and still is, a means of escape for me. On a practical level, it offered me a ticket out of my depressing neighborhood in Nevada (U.S.) with the meth lab across the street. On a slightly higher level, it released the […]
Why I Wrote My Novels
I have finished three novels and, although they share only the most tenuous connections in setting, character and plot, I do consider them a trilogy of sorts. All three are attempts to understand the disconnect between intentions and outcomes. All three are, in a very real sense, about my attempt to overcome the desire for […]
The American Morality Trap
I should warn you up front, this is a trap. I intend to attack your beliefs. I hope to cause you discomfort. I am going to exploit your beliefs. If, when you finish reading, your stomach is tied up in little knots, I will consider that a victory. Most of my audience, according to the […]
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