I was pleased to participate in the annual American Humanist Association convention this year. One highlight was having the opportunity […]

I was pleased to participate in the annual American Humanist Association convention this year. One highlight was having the opportunity […]
John Muir continues to shake up the environmental world. This article in Earth Island Journal presents a good balance to […]
As the expected summer afternoon thunderstorm rolls into the Blue Ridge. . . Cloud cannons roll Beyond, nearer Sky skirmishes […]
Or simply an analogy of my life-story? Journey to the Forest of Freethought (a secular parable for the trail to […]
This latest review (on Amazon), of my Broken Bridges book, is a refreshing reminder of why I write, and why […]
When I was an evangelical Christian (many blood-red moons ago) I would damn someone like me for saying this, but […]
Some people wonder how those with faith and those without faith can live, work and even have friendly relationships with […]
The Nez Perce tribe in Idaho/Oregon just purchased about 150 acres of the 7 million acres of tribal land stolen […]
As a teacher concerned with streams of thought, particularly Freethought, I’m continually asking myself who is being left out in […]
Robby Steinhardt, violinist and vocalist for the rock band Kansas, died recently. Not only did that news make me feel […]
On a long trail loop near Asheville, we waded through a cold mountain stream 7 or 8 times, beneath pines […]
In case you didn’t know (maybe you’re agnostic?): My new collection of “questionable essays” is the Number One Seller in […]