PinnedPublished inThe Writing CooperativeWriting Themed AutobiographiesOr still crazy after all these yearsMar 10, 20211Mar 10, 20211
PinnedWhat Wallace Stegner Taught Me about the Bears EarsThis article presumes two things: that the reader is familiar with 1) the controversy surrounding the Bears Ears National Monument, and 2)…Oct 10, 2017Oct 10, 2017
PinnedThe Oaths We Take Against AmericaSince ancient times, oaths have been part of the fabric of society. Pledging allegiance to an individual, group, or deity has shaped…Aug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
Trumping the Pledge of AllegianceDonald Trump’s supporters like to wave flags. But they are not always American flags. In the news and in my own community, I see more…Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
The Presidential Oath* of OfficeJanuary 20, 2017. United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021
How to Thrive After the ElectionThis November, I expect to have one of two experiences.Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020
The President’s Dangerous Disregard for the ConstitutionThe Presidential Oath of Office is short:Jul 30, 2020Jul 30, 2020
Why Our Government Cannot Study Gun Violence: The Dickey AmendmentIn 1993, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that guns in the home were associated with an increased risk of homicide in…Feb 17, 2018Feb 17, 2018
The Things I Learned After Hurricane HarveyAfter the rains from Hurricane Harvey became floodwaters that ran through living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and home offices of the Houston…Oct 4, 2017Oct 4, 2017
Published inLiterally LiteraryThe GiantsWe’re taught to fear the Giants. To run from them, to warn others, and live as far away from their reach as we can.Jun 12, 2017Jun 12, 2017
