On Self-Examination

The title, WHO CAN KNOW THE HEART, refers to a Bible verse in Jeremiah. I settled on this because it seemed to fit the narrative of deceit – better than Long Distance Running, that is. Self-examination was the index marker in the topical reference from which I located the scripture. I’m talking about critical contemplation,… Continue Reading


On Ambiguous Endings

I tend to think in terms of overlaps – pizza pan thinking instead of muffin tin compartmentalizing.   A story’s beginning may be a kind of walking start; or it could have a more static descriptive start or be a conversation.  Beginnings seem to vary without complaint.  Endings, on the other hand, often get a… Continue Reading