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Shackles, Chains, and Canon

In his essay, “In Praise of Dead White Men,” Lindsay Johns argues that efforts to make education more “relevant” to black people can be both patronizing and harmful, and that western literary canon should be taught to everyone.  While I … Continue reading

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The Oral Tradition

Last week, I traveled up to Massachusetts to attend the memorial service for my uncle, John Juergen  Bubbers, who died in May after a long illness.  I was reunited with my cousins most of whom I’ve not seen in many … Continue reading

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Racing to the Bottom

Christmas Day, 1965. The night before, when my family opened our presents, I had been given by Santa Claus, a small drum set, a GI Joe, and a little plastic guitar with the faces of John, Paul, George, and Ringo … Continue reading

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Smashwords Winter/Summer Sale

During the month of July, Smashwords.com is having a site-wide promotion.  For the southern hemisphere, it’s the Winter Sale; for those of us in the north, it’s the Summer Sale. My titles are available for free using coupon code SW100. … Continue reading

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eBook Store

A selection of my previously published stories and essays are now available as eBooks through several different sales channels.  The the books can be purchased and downloaded directly in multiple formats from Smashwords.com as well as from the following online … Continue reading

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