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A Movie to Enjoy… or Maybe Not

Summer is for watching movies. Here’s a movie you might enjoy watching. Or might not.

Radical Fairy Tales

Jonathan Pageau is old enough to start reading fairy tales again. So he recognizes how today’s fairy tales are not radical. And like C. S. Lewis, he’s trying to fix that.

Why We’re Weird

If you’re reading this, you’re probably weird. Here’s why.

A Poet Worth Pondering

To become the best poet possible, I recommend pondering some of the best poets.

Becoming the Best Poets Possible

We’re God’s poetry. But are we familiar with how we become the best poets possible?

Poetry in Motion

We’d read more poetry if we recognized that we’re God’s poetry, poetry in motion.

The Magician’s Bargain

A moratorium on new A.I. systems? To what end? To consider what?

Changing the World Through Love

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) are good things. But DEI is like trying to change the world through law. There’s a better way: love.

Making My Next Ascent

It took me almost ten years to discover what the meadows of my 60s is about. I’m now 68, prepared to begin the ascent to the meadow of my 70s.

Cut Your Losses… or Deal With Them Later

One day left to file your taxes. Here’s some tax advice from Jesus.