Woke up to 22 degrees and light, silent snow. Living beauty in the mountains. “Wild air, world-mothering air, Nestling me […]
Don’t Take My Word
Listening to an episode of the Ridiculous History podcast this morning, one of the hosts said, “Don’t take my word […]
Google Prayers?
So, now that the Impeached-in-Chief has magically allowed more magic in schools (students are now free to pray? What a […]
Do Atheists have anything in Common with Believers?
My latest thoughts on these things that agitate … mostly in a good way … What Atheists Have in Common […]
Heretic Hollow
An essay on the joys and jocularity during seminary years. Memories of Mischief and Mirth from Heretic Hollow In memory […]
Playing for Change!
Tired of politics, lies, bad news, fake news … ? Treat yourself to this video from a wonderful production, Playing […]
What Do Atheists Want?
(short answer: Heck if I know, there are so many kinds!) Ignorance seems contagious, doesn’t it? Currently here in “God’s […]
New Religion of Fred?
Fresh off the press: my new column on a new religion for the new year … A New Religion in […]
Trails of Trees, Time and Tears
We “nested” in a no-wifi cabin over the New Year. Situated above the confluence/convergence of two singing mountain streams, […]
Happy Muir Year!
My latest essay on John Muir was just published in The Humanist! See what you think. And may all readers […]
Even Christmas Eve Evening
Nature just keeps giving gifts in abundance.
Freebirds and Jailbirds
Writing my column for this coming weekend, reflecting on a holiday story from my days as a jail chaplain, my […]
Friendly Freethinker 