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