On Grief: The Boy and the Heron
In an already complicated year, as I was struggling with changes in my professional life and family drama, I got the news that my biological father, Galen, had […]
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Not a Travelogue, Only a Mission Statement
I woke up a little past midnight this morning. Since arriving from Japan a few days ago, the time difference hasn’t been kind on my working habits. I’ve […]
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Some Thoughts on Miyazaki’s Retirement
This past weekend, Hayao Miyazaki announced his retirement, following the end of production on his latest work, The Wind Rises. I’ve spoken — at great, unrelenting length — […]
More DetailsEscapism and the End of the World as We Know It
Post-apocalyptic literature troubles me. I should qualify that. I enjoy a fair share of post-apocalyptic storytelling. The Road is minimalist and bleak to the point of horrifying beauty. […]
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