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Oct
22
Book Award

Book Award

I am excited to announce that my second book, Workman's Orthodoxy, was awarded an honorable mention at The
Sep
20
Brevity Magazine Article

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
11
Wild Horses in the Forest

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
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Sep
07
Torn Page: A Stranger's Letter to my Grandmother

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
6 min read
Sep
04
Shadow of the Road: My Chronicle of American Life

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
4 min read
Aug
31
Book Updates

Book Updates

Both of my books are now available at public libraries through Indie Arizona. Inroads: An Urban Park Anthology Workman'
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Aug
16
The Terrible Beauty of Cicadas

The Terrible Beauty of Cicadas

Defiant percussionists assaulting the air, cicadas are a novelty to me, as I don't recall having encountered them
3 min read
Aug
05
Upcoming Podcast!

Upcoming Podcast!

Greetings and many warm thanks to all who read these essays! Creative nonfiction is the great passion of my artistic
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Jul
31
Sirens

Sirens

One night, during my stay at the Flagstaff RV Park, I heard police sirens howling into the darkness for what
2 min read
Jul
30
Imaginings: On the Scope of Visual Memory

Imaginings: On the Scope of Visual Memory

The fragrance of things remains with us over the years, quite easily, aromas of homecooked meals from childhood, an old
6 min read