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Nov
13
Fall of the Shah of Iran: Memories of St. George, Utah

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
4 min read
Oct
28
House of the Catacombs: On the Threshold of Hidden Things

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
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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
1 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
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