Shiprock, New Mexico: Sleeping Wonder of the Desert
Approaching Shiprock from the highway, one is immediately struck by the paradox it conveys, far enough to feel ethereal while
The Aesthetics of Adventure
The other day, I watched as rock climbers ascended the gargantuan walls of Yosemite, possessed of grace and clearly undeterred
Social Media = Social Engineering: A Few Reflections on the Way of Things
The moment was easily forgotten, of the kind that elicits a disapproving glance or an awkward pause in conversation before
Downtown Gallup, New Mexico: Digressions on Time, Change, and Cultural Momentum
It was a familiar sight from my years as a municipal park ranger; an older transient leaned against a brick
Werewolves in the Infrastructure of Experience: On the Rise of Paranormal Narratives
A hideous creature jumped into rafters of thought, wreaking havoc within an observer’s mind, its form reflecting ancient evil
Retirement Anniversary
I am pleased to announce the third anniversary of my retirement. I was honored to serve the people of San
Prose Artifact (Updates on the Book)
I’m pleased to announce that my latest essay anthology has been accepted into Indie Arizona, a collection of books
Uncertain Distance: Regarding a Strange Light in the Window
Often, it's the subtle elements that remain the most prominent in our experience, shadows falling in strange ways,
Freedom and Forgetfulness
The shadow of a former time remains, a glance from gray corners we might prefer to forget. Although the papal
Ordinary Wind and the Sound of Coyotes
Breezes become insistent and push outward towards a new season, the desert stretching from a brief springtime to the edge
