Fish and Whistle
The songwriter John Prine died recently at age 73 from the novel corona virus. His death marks the loss of an American treasure. I have … Read more
Religion
Xmas, Christmas, and more
During the holiday season it is common to hear some people say, “We need to put Christ back in Xmas,” bemoaning how our increasingly secular … Read more
Thoughts on religion
Religion is a topic that interests me greatly. I am, however, uncomfortable with even trying to put a label on my own theological outlook because … Read more
Resurrection
Although I consider myself a freethinker, I find that religious terms are often useful metaphors to apply to broader concepts. Grace is an obvious one, … Read more