The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.

The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.

Nowadays, anyone who cannot speak English and is incapable of using the Internet is regarded as backward.

Nowadays, anyone who cannot speak English and is incapable of using the Internet is regarded as backward.

Reason is the substance of the universe, the design of the world is absolutely rational.

Reason is the substance of the universe, the design of the world is absolutely rational.

I could see how this could deal a major crushing blow to the building industry and to the green industry read more

I could see how this could deal a major crushing blow to the building industry and to the green industry in particular.

So long as a person is capable of self-renewal they are a living being.

So long as a person is capable of self-renewal they are a living being.

[Maybe she simply cared in a self-protective way.] Doing something on impulse, ... well, it can work, but there are read more

[Maybe she simply cared in a self-protective way.] Doing something on impulse, ... well, it can work, but there are a lot of examples that say, 'Better to leave well alone and do what you can as a reporter.' You do get into situations where you think, 'What should I do? Shouldn't I intervene? Shouldn't I do something?' I think if you get to that point you have to make a decision. I've said to people, if you feel it's wrong just being a reporter and you can't do enough, well it's time to become an aid worker and train to be someone who really knows what to do. No good standing around snapping a notebook.

I don't really know him (Matthews). But from what I understand, he did a lot for Pensacola.

I don't really know him (Matthews). But from what I understand, he did a lot for Pensacola.

in motion be like water...
at rest, like a mirror.
resound like the echo;
be subtle, as though
nonexistent.

in motion be like water...
at rest, like a mirror.
resound like the echo;
be subtle, as though
nonexistent.

We're delighted with the quality of all submissions. We are committed to publishing as many new voices as possible. Our read more

We're delighted with the quality of all submissions. We are committed to publishing as many new voices as possible. Our main focus is commercial entertainment. We don't focus on category, or any specialty beyond entertaining audiences with fresh voices.