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Periodically I like to look back into the canon of a writer I admire and usually find gems lurking in their past, as well as a glimpse into...

Let me say up front: a terrific novel. The first fiction from memoirist, essayist, and literary agent, Bill Clegg, and before it has even...

Shoshin (初心) is a concept in Zen Buddhism meaning “beginner’s mind”. It refers to having an attitude of openness,...

When time, distractions, or the simple desire for minimalist storytelling takes over, I recommend two short novels (one new, one older), a...

Sitting in meditation is an exercise in trying to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. As human beings we have been conditioned toward...

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