Monthly Archives: November 2008
My New Television Show: The Siblings
Over the weekend I filmed my new television show The Siblings. In the first episode I decide not to tell my siblings I’m entering the show into a short film contest with a large cash prize.
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What Happened Yesterday
These are some things that happened in my life yesterday: The sewer in our house backed up. I didn’t have anything in the dungeon when it happened, but I smelled it when I got home. We turned off the heat … Continue reading
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When Now is Gone 04
This is the final part of my fictional story “When Now is Gone”. Read part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here. It rained through the night. The angry patter on the roof and the steady gutter overflowing … Continue reading
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When Now is Gone 03
This is part 3 of my fictional story “When Now is Gone.” Read part 1 here and part 2 here. I wanted to tell Cash about Fadi, about Italian soccer, and how when the rain fell in slants I thought … Continue reading
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When Now is Gone 02
This is part 2 of my fictional story “When Now is Gone”. Read part 1 here. My father taught math and typing in high school. I never witnessed him using a computer. The school knew about his college career as … Continue reading
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When Now is Gone 01
I was encouraged by a few people to share some of my fiction. I don’t know if people read fiction on blogs. This will be in four or five parts. I sat next to him and noticed a sudden serenity … Continue reading
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Is College Worthless?
A twenty year college professor is leaving his job because: …most of today’s college students, especially those that come to college straight from high school, are unnecessarily coddled. Professors and administrators seek to “nurture” and “engage” and they are doing … Continue reading
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The Southwest Community Connection Faith Forum Update
Since I don’t get the chance to pick up a copy of Christian News Northwest anymore I have to switch my local newspaper update to The Southwest Community Connection. I want to point out the Faith Forum articles in the October … Continue reading
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Eve by Mackenzie Bartels
I saw this painting over the weekend. Was struck by it. Spent fifteen minutes trying to describe why I was struck by it and then finally gave up. The artist is Mackenzie Bartels, a local Portland artist, and her website … Continue reading
As We Watch
My sister played in her last high school volleyball game this weekend. I passed up on the Oregon State vs. Arizona state football game for it, but I was glad to be there anyways and see my family. My brother … Continue reading
