One anniversary into the year of our COVID-19, another illness has crept in: Zoom-fatigue. But instead of complaining about it, I think we should embrace our virtual aversion. Or as Emperor Palpatine once said to Luke while our lord and Vader looked on, “Let the hate flow through you.” We are in the COVID meantime, [...]
Month: March 2021
5 Books that Helped Me Write Better (after I had written a few books)
I have written books, many of which contain prose of which I am ashamed. I remember writing my first book and thinking, "I have NO IDEA what I'm doing." Around the age of 40, I began examining lots of things in my life, including my poor writing. Many people suggested that I could improve by [...]
2021 UPDATE: 23 (+2 more) Things I Learned from Digital-liberated College Students
Last spring, just before COVID lockdown, I challenged The King's College freshmen to a 7-day digital fast from phones, digital media, and screens (where possible). I had them reading my book Human Rites: The Power of Rituals, Habits, and Sacraments (table of contents below) and writing reflections each of the 7 days. This year 2021, I [...]
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