Erik Attends Viable Paradise, Days 6 and 7
The denouement of any story should provide a sense of closure and emotional resolution, resolving any outstanding conflicts. Deviations from this pattern, such as in Neon Genesis Evangelion […]
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Erik Attends Viable Paradise, Days 4 and 5
Eventually, it becomes impossible to describe something so intensely personal, or a shared experience, without ruining the magic. I can only show the silhouette of the thing against […]
More DetailsErik Attends Viable Paradise, Days 2 and 3
Monday I awoke at 5:30 AM. My mind slogged while I rummaged for clothes to wear in the dark, my roommate still asleep next to me. I checked […]
More DetailsErik Attends Viable Paradise: Day 1
I awoke this morning from the only good night’s rest I’ll get for the rest of the week. My feet hung from the foot of the bed, the […]
More DetailsErik Attends Viable Paradise: Day 0*
In my convoluted travel itinerary to get to Martha’s Vineyard without flying directly to the island, I forgot one important fact: Travel is exhausting. Let’s start with the, […]
More DetailsErik Attends Viable Paradise: Introduction
Earlier this year, I applied to the workshop Viable Paradise, held annually at Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. When I was accepted in May, I thought there had been a […]
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