The Hobbit – Chapter I – An Unexpected Party
Gene Glotzer The Hobbit is one of my favorite books. I've lost count of how many times I've read it. The first time, I think, I was in sixth or seventh grade. …
An Errand
Jack walked into the drug store not really remembering why he was there. I really need to start writing stuff down, he thought. I'm getting old, but he didn't believe that was the reason. He…
A New Life
Jamil Ragland Today, my niece Khalia was born. She came into our world at a healthy nine pounds, five ounces. She is my brother's first child, and my first niece or nephew. I'm…
Star Trek The Next Generation
I recently re-watched Star Trek The Next Generation (aka TNG). I enjoyed the experience. I hadn't seen many of the episodes since they originally aired. It's interesting how differently I view…
Let That Go (Play Excerpt)
I was an idiot when I was 16. I talked like I knew everything, but I had no clue about 99.9999% of the world that existed outside of my small…
The Passive Voice Should Be Appreciated
The passive voice should be appreciated. Nay, the passive voice should be celebrated. The tyranny of the subject is perpetuated by the active voice, but it can be stopped by…
The Difference Between Political Tactics and Political Strategy
My girlfriend told me a story about a guy she went to college with. This young man was a typical student at her school- a white male who came from alot…