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New Book Series!
The pandemic year hasn’t been all doom, gloom and hide in the room. Stepping back a little from being “out […]
Hard Words
As I am preparing to teach a class on Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of those major thinkers I’ve admired for […]
New Book for Freethinkers!
I’m pleased to announce the publication of my new book Friendly Freethinker This is a fine collection of fifty (50!) […]
Nomads
This week’s column connects the storyline from the new film, Nomadland with my work among the “nomads” in our urban […]
BOOK Your Holidays!
Ok, I’m trying to “hook” you with a catchy title here, but I’m hooked on books myself, reading, writing and […]
Baldwin on Education and Freethought
The more I read James Baldwin, the more I sense he had his finger on the national and human pulse. […]
50,000 Views!
This website reached 50,000 views today. I’m aware this doesn’t mean there have been that many actual “visitors.” That […]
New Secular Religion
Alright, maybe not so new … and just maybe the oldest religion in the human story. “Can a Secular Person […]
A Naturalist’s “Faith”
As I continue to reflect on issues of faith and my journey beyond faith, enjoying the daily wonders and beauty […]
Great Review of Broken Bridges!
A wonderful review of my new book on Patheos!
Muir and White Supremacy
I wrote this essay in response to recent interpretations of John Muir as a racist. This is not a defense […]
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