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Ruts.

Before paved roads, wagon wheels left deep ruts. When rain dried, ruts pulled wheels into the deep grooves, whether the driver wanted to go in them or not. Ruts do that. Stories create ruts in your mind. Popular stories create the deepest ruts. Consider: Are there any virgins on sit-coms? Not unless they’re being mocked,Continue reading “Ruts.”

Don’t Embrace Fire.

When was your worst burn? Do you remember the way it burns for hours? The redness? Blisters, maybe? Fire is so dangerous and yet we play with it all the time. Some of us play with actual fire, with firecrackers, gasoline, and pyromania. Or maybe you love sparklers or Roman candles. Or twirling the endContinue reading “Don’t Embrace Fire.”