Of all the lies our society tells itself, the greatest must be the notion of the true “individual.” We are taught to believe we are in control of who we are — our likes, tastes, wants, and assumptions aren’t because of any outside influence but because we desire them. All on our own. And nobody…
Month: March 2017
How To Be A “Least Valuable Product”
Thanks to the US Congress, a person’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) can use their browsing data pretty much without restriction. Some states, like Minnesota, are stepping up to do what’s right by their citizens — but your state might not follow suit. So how do you become a “Least Valuable Product?” What’s the deal? ISP’s…
Unpacking Vox Narratio
Sometimes the characters seem to move the narrative on their own. Originally, Will’s pronouncement was supposed to lead directly to a scene in the Board of Governors chamber. When the Narrator ended with “Why did you say that?” this plan derailed. Let’s unpack. Writing the Narrator Good grief, the Narrator might be the most fun…
Fiction Tuesday – Vox Narratio
Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes The Chair leaned over his desk. “I’m sorry, what did you way?” Now you’ve done it. Will swallowed and tried to project confidence.“I said I was a Prophet of Narrative.” It came out as a squeak. OK, listen to me. Just…
The Demand
For a while now I’ve been feeling more and more out of touch with contemporary Christianity. It feels as if the problems it’s trying to solve, and the concerns it has, aren’t part of the world in which I live. This sense of displacement is felt more keenly in the way people perceive worship. I…
Painfully Hopeful 