My goal at the moment is to write a sellable essay every day. Initially I was worried about whether I'd have enough material, but then I quickly discovered that essays are like bacteria: they multiply and divide exponentially! So, I was working on a piece about Jimmy Stewart for CatholicMatch. While making my point, a … Continue reading Writing Only Leads to More Writing
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Saturday Sundry
Publishing of my new book, The Wisdom of Walt Disney is planned for sometime next week. I originally planned to publish it this week, but needed more time for editing and such. I've had a notion that I've been trying to make into a suitable essay: this increasing insanity we see in public discourse is partly a … Continue reading Saturday Sundry
Noble Snake Announcement
And the first Noble Snake Reviews video will be... This film holds a special place in my heart. It was my favorite movie when I was little, and watching it now it holds up surprisingly well. There are a lot of rich ideas to sink my teeth into buried beneath the awesome animation and great … Continue reading Noble Snake Announcement
Friday Flotsam
Been hard at work on the Project, so this week's Flotsam is going be all about updating on that. The plan, at the moment, is that the video series Noble Snake Reviews will launch a week from today (that will be Friday, August 11). I'll announce the film to be reviewed beforehand, but suffice to … Continue reading Friday Flotsam
Ponies and Introverts
Being an introvert mostly involves having people force you into uncomfortable situations and then blame you for not enjoying them. Our society doesn't approve of those who prefer solitude or working alone: we want team players! Socially-well-adjusted youngsters! Collaboration! Synergy! Whatever other terms for 'forcing people to act according to plan' you care to name. … Continue reading Ponies and Introverts
California Impressions
As a lifelong film buff, California has, to my mind, a rather mythical air. Not because that's where films are made, but because, by and large, that's where they're set. Walking around California, therefore, feels rather like walking around in a movie, if you know what I mean. Arriving amid the palm trees, Spanish-style buildings, … Continue reading California Impressions
On The Memory Problem
I am not very computer literate. I can do a little coding and navigate my way around my Mac, but the more I learn about computer issues, the more tangled and incomprehensible it seems to me. But this article, by the insightful Tom Simon of Bondwine Books is less about computer issues than it is about … Continue reading On The Memory Problem
Confessions of an Unemployed College Graduate
Today's post is up at The Federalist. A sample: My experience is not unique. There are thousands of college graduates in my shoes today. In fact, I’m better off than most: thanks to my wonderful parents, I don’t have any student debt weighing me down. I was also fortunate that the school I went to included … Continue reading Confessions of an Unemployed College Graduate
Serpent's Den 