Friends — one might argue that we are living in surrealistic times here in the United States. One has only to open one’s laptop or peruse the local paper to see magically real headlines and stories which make one wonder what dimension one is actually living in. In […]
Hi everyone — welcome back as we take a second look at this seminal piece of writing by Jean Jacques Rousseau. Last time, I talked about Rousseau’s theory of humans in the state of nature. Now we’ll take a quick look at some of his other ideas. […]
Friends of the unreal — Well, here we are. The unreal is upon us, and has become fact. Barring a miracle, a surprising recount, an indictment, or an unforseen force majeure, Donald Trump ascends to the presidency. Alot is being said and has been said about the Founding […]
Dear friends of the unreal — I was preparing an inspiring post talking about 4 wonderful artists when the US elections happened. The final tally is in process, but it seems probable that Mr. Trump will become the presidential incumbent. One of the reasons I love magical realism […]
My newest story — and my newest character — appears courtesy of guest editor and incredible writer/essayist/novelist/activist Ryka Aoki and the beautiful, brave James Franco Review: “That You Were Meant For Great Things”
Friends — I’m trying to read more self-proclaimed magical realist novels this year, so that I can be a more educated writer AND reader. I’m also interested in the debates as to what is and what is not magical realism. As you know, I made it through 100 […]
Friends, This has been an intense summer. So much of the news in the United States today feels — well — unreal. I’ve been at a loss to write about it. So, I’ve been watching tv and wondering what my white, WASP Republican family would say about Donald […]
