The Synthesis
The Synthesis

On Trees and Learning

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On Trees and Learning
Why do I read books, write things, and maintain this website? What subject matter are you likely to find here? Who is that bearded avatar up there? Consider this a manifesto.
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  • The Glistering

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    The Glistering
    This work of short fiction was my submission to a writing exercise conducted with my siblings. We all responded to the prompt connected to the whole, connected to each other.
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  • Epistle to the Future

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    Epistle to the Future
    Prepared for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, June 29th, 2023. Intended to make St. Paul's life and thought accessible.
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  • Death of the Literalist

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    Death of the Literalist
    Being Part 1 of a memoir called Three Deaths, in which I describe how and why I decided to become a Roman Catholic. I do not intend to publish the rest of the memoir at this time.
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  • Ghost of Student Past

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    Ghost of Student Past
    'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and I reinterpreted Marie de France a decade later, with some help from Cynthia Bourgeault. Originally written as a letter to a former humanities professor.
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