Observation on Trust in Society
Essay about trust in personal lives, culture and global civilization.
Reflections on the precariousness of life
Philosophical essay on life and death sparked by a family trip where a pigeon collided with the car and we had a flat tire.
Return to Norton Middle School
Short essay recounting a day I spent at Norton Middle School with Gary Sigrist.
This Art is Alive
Poem about the nature of human interactions. We all want to impose ourselves, visions and beliefs onto others. But it is always a give-and-take adventure.
too far behind
Poem on staying focused on goals, keeping high standards and avoiding drift.
Do Not Call - Seriously
When the Do Not Call registry went into effect, telemarketing should have listened.
You want my time
Poem on possessiveness in a relationship.
Unavoidable Night
A poem on nihilism by Shawn Olson.
America’s New War
A reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America, written shortly after the attacks.
Problems with Journalism
Some of the problems and misconceptions surrounding modern journalism.
