As some of you know, my wife and I were quarantined with COVID symptoms over the holidays. We’re all recovered and okay, but I missed my usual… Read more “Rearview Review: 2020”
Tag: politics
Christmas: 2020 Revision
Yesterday, my daughter turned one. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. 2020 was horrible for a lot of people, and I know that. It was a year we’ll all… Read more “Christmas: 2020 Revision”
Some Satire
Welcome back to the blog, or welcome to the blog for the first time! I hope everyone had the best Thanksgiving they could, under the circumstances. It’s… Read more “Some Satire”
The Chips Are Down
“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”
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”
Thought Piece: What WOULD Jesus do?
As many of my readers may know, I was raised in a Christian home and I still practice that faith today. My brothers and I were all… Read more “Thought Piece: What WOULD Jesus do?”
Short Story: Finding Fire – Part Three
If you haven’t read Finding Fire – Part One yet, click here to do so. For Part Two, click here. Now time for the final part: –… Read more “Short Story: Finding Fire – Part Three”
Poem: Hello, World
I wrote this poem last month with a lot on my mind–from the storm of sexual misconduct allegations to growing tempers in the world’s governments. Take from… Read more “Poem: Hello, World”
Poem: Angel From the Ocean
Angel From the Ocean a poem by Benjamin J. Law When first she rose up from the grey ocean, my heart stopped as if prey to… Read more “Poem: Angel From the Ocean”