Nov

13

Fall of the Shah of Iran: Memories of St. George, Utah

I'm not sure why, but I vividly recall where I was when the Shah of Iran fell, when restive mobs

Nov 13, 2023

4 min read

Oct

28

House of the Catacombs: On the Threshold of Hidden Things

The space unexpectedly opened into a vast realm, undoubtedly unnerving those who discovered it, a cave used by people of

Oct 28, 2023

4 min read

Oct

22

Book Award

I am excited to announce that my second book, Workman's Orthodoxy, was awarded an honorable mention at The BookFest, 2023

Oct 22, 2023

Sep

20

Brevity Magazine Article

For those who enjoy craft essays--pieces that examine the writing process and offer ideas for development--this article will be of

Sep 20, 2023

Sep

11

Wild Horses in the Forest

On a fortunate occasion, while boondocking in Northern Arizona, I awoke to a beautiful visitation, no less than a family

Sep 11, 2023

1 min read

Sep

07

Torn Page: A Stranger's Letter to my Grandmother

Once, in the quietness of a late afternoon, as I awaited my simmering beef stew, I decided to explore the

Sep 7, 2023

6 min read

Sep

04

Shadow of the Road: My Chronicle of American Life

The morning is darkly pleasant, a bit cool and hinting at better things to come. You survey familiar surroundings for

Sep 4, 2023

4 min read

Aug

31

Book Updates

Both of my books are now available at public libraries through Indie Arizona. Inroads: An Urban Park Anthology Workman's Orthodoxy

Aug 31, 2023

1 min read

Aug

16

The Terrible Beauty of Cicadas

Defiant percussionists assaulting the air, cicadas are a novelty to me, as I don't recall having encountered them as a

Aug 16, 2023

3 min read

Aug

05

Upcoming Podcast!

Greetings and many warm thanks to all who read these essays! Creative nonfiction is the great passion of my artistic

Aug 5, 2023

1 min read