After 15 years of creating essays, reviews, poetry, photography, podcasts, and videos, I wanted an opportunity to discuss the creative process. I wanted to mark this milestone with a wide ranging conversation focused on my innate desire to create, the future of creativity, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Today, we are continuing a series I launched on my website early this year called, “First Impressions.” If you joined us for our last episode, you know the series focused on my first-hand encounters with our national parks. Today’s essay focuses its attention on a national park in my own backyard, Olympic National Park.

Earlier this year, I launched a new series on mywebsite called, “First Impressions.” The series focuses on my firsthand encounters with our national parks. The series has had me in a reflective mood as I think back on parks I visited years ago. It also has me excited to continue visiting America’s best idea. Today’s essay focuses its attention on the first national park I ever visited, Grand Canyon National Park.

As you may know, this year my website is

This year, my website is celebrating its 15th

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Today, we will be returning to the film, No County for Old Men. For the while now, I have been watching and reviewing every film that has won The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Oscar for Best Picture, which won in 2008.

Today’s episode is a fun one. Years ago, I was driving to work. Driving by a Taco Bell, I discovered the fast food chain was serving breakfast. This got me thinking about things I will never do, like, or understand. With a little time spent writing, the following essay was born. I hope you enjoy.

Today’s episode is another edition of our ongoing interview series, Profile. For this interview, I met with Rev. Jenny Wynn. Jenny and I both grew up in Frederick, OK, and headed west after college. Our conversation touched on topics such as religion, politics, homelessness, and much more.