Y'all. I was in the process of creating a Substack, and it was going to be awesome. Here was the About page: What This Is (and Isn’t) I’m starting a PhD in English at the University of Tennessee. Our youngest daughter has just graduated from high school, so I have enough furniture packed for a two-bedroom apartment, and I couldn’t tell you if I am stepping up or … [Read more...] about The Second Charcoal Fire
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Living the Fiat with Curiosity, Humility, and Kindness
I had a moment yesterday while in prayer right before Mass. That sounds way more pious than it actually is, but I am attempting to get comfortable using language in public that I use with myself in private. So, anyway, I had this moment and now I am here at the keyboard to noodle it out. Let's see what happens. Every year I pick a word. Many people engage in this practice. … [Read more...] about Living the Fiat with Curiosity, Humility, and Kindness