One Season of “Ahsoka” Background Content

No one asked for this but I wanted to do it, anyway. Earlier this week I asked a friend, who plans to watch the "Ahsoka" series how much time they would have to spare for additional content. I've watched the whole Ahsoka series twice, so I have a fair idea of what animated "Star Wars"…

‘The Huntress’ & Me

This is the difference between pursuit and seeking: seeking needs and desires the consent of the sought.

The Smallest Nesting Doll

Before I explicate, analyze, and otherwise become verbose: I offer an image. There is a doll of a man who looks like an international education professional; see him, though it does not matter how you dress him. There is a seam along his edge, a crack that is not a mistake, where (obviously) he comes…

Values: A Reorientation

I was an undergraduate writing consultant, years ago. I tutored students in English by helping them with their writing assignments. I worked at the MSU Library Writing Center Annex with Aimée Knight, who was a pleasure to work with on an evening shift. She recently launched a blog about "Contemplative Communication" -- because I'm a…

Courage 3: Bung-hole Breathing

My submerged state isn't like a genius in his technologically advanced vessel as much as a reptile breathing through its asshole.

Courage 2: Lebron James’ Water

Lebron must've heard all of that. He reacted adaptively. The wisdom of Lebron James is knowing the difference between believing one can be great and believing one is inevitably great. He didn't take it for granted.

Courage 1: A ‘Star-Word’

[...] and therefore I've experienced a quiet, isolated agnosticism - free of both strife and warmth. Submerged. Imagine me as The Nautilus-- a tired Captain Nemo with less ambition yet an even deeper longing. It's a nuanced contradiction.