“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” That phrase was written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson, revolutionary and slave-owner. Today… Read more “The Chips Are Down”
Author: benjlaw
On the Murder of George Floyd
When is the cost too high? When will those with power hear the voice of the people they govern and protect? When will being born black not… Read more “On the Murder of George Floyd”
Unfinished Script: In A Day
About three years ago my friend CJ and I decided we wanted to make a short film for an annual festival near Portland. She was into cinematography… Read more “Unfinished Script: In A Day”
Sticky Note Confidence
I was twenty and working out six days a week. I had a beautiful girlfriend. I felt good about myself a lot of the time. I was… Read more “Sticky Note Confidence”
I’m Back and Ready to Ramble About Fatherhood and Society
Lucille Louise is ten weeks old now. In some ways it’s been a long ten weeks and in others I feel like the time got ripped out… Read more “I’m Back and Ready to Ramble About Fatherhood and Society”
New Year, New Decade: A Quick Look Back
2019 is leaving and 2020 is almost here. Another year, another decade in the books, and what a decade it’s been. Ten years ago today I was… Read more “New Year, New Decade: A Quick Look Back”
Strange Places – Part Five: The Tale of the Fallen Five
Welcome to the last chapter in this short story series, Strange Places. Before getting right into the story, I wanted to take a second of your time to say… Read more “Strange Places – Part Five: The Tale of the Fallen Five”
Strange Places – Part Four: Council of the Afterlife
If you haven’t read the previous entries in the Strange Places series, you can find Part One: Strange Man here and the last entry, Part Three: A… Read more “Strange Places – Part Four: Council of the Afterlife”
Strange Places – Part Three
Really quickly before I get to the blog post, I wanted to take a minute to talk about October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Bullying… Read more “Strange Places – Part Three”
A Letter to My Daughter
A little while ago I decided I wanted to write a letter to our child-on-the-way. I ran it by my wife, who liked it, but then there… Read more “A Letter to My Daughter”
