Journal
Dispatches and speculations from the American roadside.
Thunder
Why is the sound of thunder so soothing?
Kindling
There’s that principle that we burn up all available time to complete a task—and this gets scary when measured in years.
Beauty
“Beauty is remembering the sad times without crying,” said one girl, who at fifteen years old was already so wise it broke my heart.
Howl
This election will test much cruelty Americans will tolerate, and how many of us crave it.
Radioactive
As I scrolled through the radio dial in search of voices to keep me company, I began to understand the appeal of its doomsday preachers and fear-merchants.
Swerve
Perhaps the best work scrambles genre and rides strange lines that might swerve at any moment.
Hex
Demons and hexes would nicely explain why some people behave the way they do.
Loose
It’s always good for me to be reminded that writing is a physical act.
Burn
I’m chilled by how quickly phrases like “the other side” have become so natural. Because that’s the grammar of war.
Channel
To erase the “I” and stand outside of time, writing like a ghost.
Monochrome
I wonder if there’s anything to learn from my recent drift towards color and my desire to return to monochrome.
Stimuli
He said, “The president recognizes the best way to restore normalcy to people’s lives is to bring back entertainment options.”