The Eden narrative in Genesis 2–3 highlights a central tension in Christianity between obedience to God and the pursuit of knowledge. Adam and Eve’s quest for wisdom, framed as rebellion, results in humanity’s fall, establishing a theological emphasis on submission over critical thinking.
Who’s to blame for the Fall in the Garden of Eden? An outsider’s perspective on this pivotal theological account of the Fall of Man, original sin, and the moral implications of the Eden narrative.
A brief critical looked at what the Bible has to say about slavery
Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket discusses music, politics, religion, and nerd culture.
Episode 7 of a series of record "reviews" where the author shares their thoughts & memories about an album, instead of the technical aspects. The subject of today's article, "Prime Candidate for Burnout" by Blenderhead
Episode 6 of a series of record "reviews" where the author shares their thoughts & memories about an album, instead of the technical aspects. The subject of today's article, "Once Dead" by Vengeance Rising.
Episode 5 of a series of record "reviews" where the author shares their thoughts & memories about an album, instead of the technical aspects. The subject of today's article, "Daydream Nation" by Sonic Youth.
Episode 4 of a series of record "reviews" where the author shares their thoughts & memories about an album, instead of the technical aspects. The subject of today's article, "Graceland" by Paul Simon.
New York based songwriter and producer, Mima Good, recently released her debut album, "Hydra", a fantastic and eclectic collection of tunes, completely self produced. Here, she answers some questions about the album and about life in a COVID world.
An interview with Josh Hagquist, guitarist/vocalist for screamo band, The Beautiful Mistake, discussing the new record, "You're not broken. I am", pandemic hobbies and beer.
Episode 3 of a series of record "reviews" where the author shares their thoughts & memories about an album, instead of the technical aspects. The subject of today's article, "Diary" by Sunny Day Real Estate.
Earlier this year brother-fronted indie rock band Honyock released the #13 EP. This slice of indie rock, Americana and pop will put you in a good mood and remind you of simpler times. What follows is an interview with the band.
Episode 2 of a series of record "reviews" where the author shares their thoughts & memories about an album, instead of the technical aspects
The author reflects on the album "Clarity" By Jimmy Eat World
"Two Tramps in Mud Time" is one of the finest persona poems in the Robert Frost collection. As with much of Frost's work, the poem is full of double entendre and is both playful and serious.
Hardcore punk veterans, the Blamed, recently released "The Church is Hurting People" through Indie Vision Records.Vocalist Bryan Gray took some time to answer some questions about the new record, and about life in general.
Poor Old Lu was one of the premier underground christian alternative rock bands of the 1990's. I recently caught up with vocalist Scott Hunter to find out what he's been been up to int he nearly twenty years since the band last played a gig.
Post-metal trio, Snow Burial, out of Chicago, Illinois, recently released Ostrava on Prosthetic records. Here, ben Bowman talks about the album, the band, and his favorite dance moves.
"Flower-Gathering" is one of the finest early poems in the Robert Frost collection. This simple poem is about much more than walking around and looking for flowers.
Heavy metal music can serve as a powerful voice about the dangers of environmental destruction.
Interview with Ocean Blue guitarist and primary songwriter David Schezel discussing the album "Kings and Queens/Knaves and Thieves," music in general, and death-row meals.
Indie rock outfit Rocket Summer released "Sweet Shivers" on August 2nd. Bryce Avary talks about the new record (and what's next) in this revealing interview.
Hailing from Los Angeles, Amo Amo has released a debut album of fun psychedelic pop that will leave you in a good mood. Learn more about the band in this interview.
On June 7th, San Francisco based shoe gaze/drone rockers Slowness released their latest album "Berths." Here is an interview with band member Geoffrey Scott.
Seattle-based indie rockers Death Cab for Cutie have an impressive roster of albums. Some are classics, and some are forgettable. In this article, I rank each album and EP from best to worst.
Ted Boone's debut sci fi novel, Langford's Leap, is getting great press and great reviews. Learn more about him and his process-- and the novel-- in this revealing interview.
Taking the Head of Goliath recently released a brutal Christian death metal record. Vocalist Jake Martin recently took the time to answer some questions about the music, about faith, and about pizza.
Kyle Crane has played drums on many of your favorite records. Now, he throws his his significant talent behind a solo project, with many of his close friends, including Conor O'Berst and Blake Millls.
Nate Allen has been making music for a decade in a half. From raucous acoustic-based punk to folk, he discusses his latest project, Good Saint Nathaniel.
An interview with Kerry Alexander of Minneapolis based group, Bad Bad Hats.
Imagine making a different choice. What would the outcome look like then? Would it still be tragic?
While their dad performs at a Bible camp and their mom gossips with the staff, two little boys find refuge in building a fort up in the mountains, with unexpected consequences.
Juno Award winners, Dear Rouge are about to embark on a tour. Their new record, "Phases" has been getting great reviews. Danielle McTaggart is interviewed here.
For more than thirty years, Christian hard rockers Bride has been creating no-holds-barred music that is both unashamed and thought-provoking.
My personal top forty favorite albums of the 1990's. Ranging from the wildly famous to the most obscure.
Founder and guitarist of the death metal band Monotheist, Prophet, sits down and discusses his record and music in general.
Portland, Oregon based new wave duo, Camp Crush, are set to release a new EP on May 18th, 2018. Find out what dance moves they are good at, among other things, in this chat with vocalist Jen Deale.
Portland, Oregon's pop funk rockers, The Adio Sequence, are back with a brand new record titled "Then and Now." Lead vocalist Travis Williams talks to us about that and a host of other topics.
As a listless young couple debates whether to have a child, a visit to a boss' fancy home unearths the rot at the core of their marriage.
A review of the cult novel, Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney.
The Debut poetry collection by Craig A. Hart. Published in 2013, The Magician of Wrigley Street.
Karaoke is a fun and entertaining pastime . . . but it starts with having a good host. These three tips should help you as both a karaoke singer and a karaoke host (KJ).
Released on September 24th, 1991, Nirvana's "Nevermind" remains as relevant today as it was when it was released. here, the author shares his thoughts on the impact of record.
Scottish songstress KT Tunstall talks about her new album, the rigors of the road, skinny dipping, mini golf, puppies and dinosaurs. Contains audio.
A Review of a performance by Neo-soul band Fitz and the Tantrums at the Oregon Zoo Amphitheater on 8/19/16.
The First in a series of Articles about song topics. This installment contains songs inspired by the controversial topic of abortion. Contains song by Fleetwood Mac, Death, The Verve Pipe, and more!
A review of the novel "O: A Presidential Novel" by an anonymous author, believed to be Mark Salter.
NFL Season week 12 picks.
NFL Season Week eleven picks, featuring the song "Spirit of Survival" By Yes.
NFL picks, with exact scores, for week ten of the NFL season... includes music from Static-X (RIP Wayne Static)
NFL Season Picks 2014, week nine. Includes an Anberlin music video.
NFL Season week 8 picks, featuring the song "Out of My League" By Fitz and the Tantrums.
NFL Season week 7 picks, featuring the song "Bad Sneakers" By Steely Dan.
NFL Season week six picks, including an upset special and a music video. (Impending Doom, "My Nemesis")
Gover Prize for short fiction nominated story, "The Question" by Justin W. Price. What happens when mom is forced to care for Danny's pets? Find out the answer to that question.
Week four picks for NFL season 2014, including an upset special
Week four picks for NFL season 2014, including an upset special
Week three picks for NFL season 2014, including an upset special
An amateur picks all sixteen NFL games for week number two. Featuring "Slow Down" by the band Paulson
An amateur picks all sixteen NFL games for week number one.
A Review of Robert Goolrick's debut novel, A Reliable Wife.
A review of a biography about late comedian Chris Farley co written by Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby.
Following a franchise-first Super Bowl title, Seattle is faced with some tough personnel decisions. Here's my armchair quarterback take
How faking illness to get out of school is a great skill to learn for adulthood.
James Franco, the actor, wrote a short story collection. Is it any good?
Two American authors of the late nineteenth century, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Kate Chopin, approached feminism in their literature in vastly different ways.
A look at the universal theme found in works by Raymond Carver, Billy Collins and Alice Walker.
A brief look at the themes and ideas behind Raymond Carver's story. Cathedral
A review of Ang Lee's film adaptation of Yann Martel's novel, Life of Pi
A look at the American Dream through late nineteenth century and early twentieth century literature including works by Walt Whitman, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zora Neale Hurston.
A look at and analysis of Jamaica Kincaid's short story, "Girl"
A marriage against all odds. A non fiction tale told against the backdrop of World War 2 and the assault on Pearl Harbor
Lyrics I wrote regarding my years living in Las Vegas. As of yet, this piece has not been set to music.
Make sure to read the submissions guidelines before submitting to literary magazines, journals and newspaper.
A review of Tupac Shakur's poetry collection, THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE.
A look at the Alfred Hitchcock thriller, Shadow of a Doubt, told shown through drawings and text. The primary focus is on Uncle Charlie, the villain of the film.
A brief overview of Kokopelli, the Pueblo Indian god of fertility
Some lesser known and underappreciated films that are worth the time to explore.
Losing a pet is always hard. Here's the life story of my chow mix, Baby.
A closer look at Akira Kurosawa's classic film "Ikiru" (1952) and a brief biography of Kurosawa.
Is mass texting a socially acceptable way to stay in touch, or is it rude and impersonal?
A poem about staying up late with friends, enjoying good times and some cigarettes.
Sandwiches. Everyone likes them. Sandwiches. Learn the history behind some of the world's best loved sandwiches
A piece of flash fiction about a woman and her toddler followed by the story behind the story. My Son, the Parrot was originally published in the Hellroaring Review in Fall 2012. The author retains all rightsw to redistribute this work.
part one of a list of my favorite guitarists. This doesn't mean they're the best, necessarily, they're just the ones I like the best. See who made it and who did not.
Bathroom air dryers may be better for the environment, but are they better for your health?
Once you know which literary magazine to submit too, what's the next step? What's the best way to do it to increase your chances of acceptance/
A review of the album "With our Powers Combined" by Nate Allen and the Gnarboots"
A collection of videos for contemporary Christian music artist, Bill Price. These tracks come from the album Love So Right which was released towards the end of 1989. Bill Price currently resides in Longview, Washington.
A look at the six word story, attributed to Ernest Hemingway. Is the story a story and what constitutes a story? Includes writing challenges and prompts.
A poem about a lonely gas station attendant in Barstow, California. First published in the Crisis Chronicles September 19th, 2012. Inspired by real events and Elizabeth Bishop.
Why you should submit/publish in literary Magazines.
An analysis of the poem, the Filling Station, by American poet laureate, Elizabeth Bishop.
This list is not all inclusive, nor is it stagnant or final. I'll likely make a series of these as I do with my other music hubs. This first list covers artists from A-J and is based on my taste and my taste alone. This list covers the rest of the...
A recipe for a stir fry recipe that has a little of everything.
How to overcome writer's block and a lack of inspiration. Includes tantalizing metaphors.
A relatively nregative review of the third and final installment in the dark knight series
A list of top frontmen (by surname, A-J). Includes Pat Benatar, Kurt Cobain. Phil Collins, Brad Delp, Eminem, Anthony Green. Gavin Hayes, Elton John, Michael Jackson. Eminem and Chris Cornell
A trip the gas station turns out odd... though gas was purchased
The author writes a letter to his six-year-old self, explaining the origins of his emetophobia.
A review of the book, "Flavor Flav: The Icon, the Memoir". Complete with videos.
A look at Why JD Salinger named his novel the Catcher in the Rye
A look at the three most common narrative points of view, and the pros and cons of each.
Part nine in an ongoing series of song suggestions. this one features songs by Franky Perez, the dear Hunter, Sonic Youth, dropkick murphys, demon hunter, silversun pickups, stairwell, copeland, june and steve earle
How to write compelling scene, that shows instead of tells.
What is Creative non fiction and how does one write it?
Eating healthier and smarter doesn't mean sacrificing taste.
I nearly died, crossing the street.
A Review of the book "Embracing the Refiner's Fire", a journey through a battle with cancer, from diagnosis to Heaven.
A review of the book, "Girl, Interrupted" by Susanna Kaysen. The book, a memoir set in the eastern United States in the late 1960's, follows the adventures of a mentally ill girl living and rebelling in an asylum. One of the most unusual memoirs you'll ever read.
Advice on getting a tattooing, a description of the process, followed by the authors' personal stories. Includes lots of pictures and videos. If you plan on getting a tattoo, you must read this article.
a simple and healthy baked salmon recipe. Recomended especially for those who do not care for fish.
some album reviews, written by a high school student in the mid 90's. Copied here verbatim, with editorial commentary.
A brief description of assonance, followed by an extreme example.
Another collection of songs suggestions. Includes Stone Temple Pilots, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Eat World, Opeth, Thursday, Thrice, The Juliana Theory, Karmin, Queen and Hum
April 5th, 1994. they Day Kurt Cobain died. A day that lives in infamy, for me.
a simple recipe for a hearty breakfast, using artichokes along with traditional omelet ingredients.
The library seems to be a quiet respite no longer.
a description of the revision process along with a revised version of a previously published essay, also by our author.
Take your dog to the park? Don't do these things!
a brief description of alliteration, followed by an (extreme?) example
trying to figure out life? So is this poet :-)
Urban Haiku, a modern take on the ancient artistic form
a story about a game, DC Talk, music, and childhood dreams...
sometimes, we ignore lies in a relationship. WE know them. but we choose to ignore them.
The happy feelings of being newly in love (yes, a bit sappy and not what i usually write)
The white van speaker scam... don't be a victim!
an experimental poem about a squirrel
An overview of the life of Kurt Cobain (Feb 20th, 1967- April 5th 1994).
want to catch my attention with your article? Read on...
a man defends a woman's honor after she cheated at cards. Was he in the right
a short observational poem. lots of colors.
Three relatively short, William Carlos Williams inspired, untitled imagist poems.
A found poem, this one dedicated to Ezra Pound
installment seven in an ongoing music review series. This one features songs Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, Echo and the Bunnymen, Ryan Adams, Mayer Hawthorne, Muse, Anberlin, The Cure, Radiohead, Five Iron Frenzy and He is Legend
a poem about poker chips and thoughts on how people's personalities can be discovered through their handling of poker chips.
How to have a productive writing workshop and handle critiques
a technical analysis of the classic Hitchcock film, North by Northwest.
a nonsense poem about the indecipeherablility of the masses...
A five year old observes the Challenger explosion and struggles to make sense of it.
There's a new scam around targeting the elderly. Learn how to recognize it and protect yourself.
getting older used to seem so far away
a poem dealing with distractions and loss.
a short biography of musician Freddie Mercury, vocalist of Queen, including his childhood, rise to fame, and early death.
A story about a five year old who broke his femur while skiing. Don't worry. it's somewhat humerus....
Life is circular. This poem uses repetition to encapsulate that point.
some folks choose not to have children and have only pets. while it's a rewarding decision, it can also lead to heartbreak
a review of the book Two Copper Coins by Dale Price. An inspirational first hand account of dealing and living with terminal cancer.
Some tips on how to become a more prolific writer
a poem about a road kill incident.
a summary of fifteen TV characters from 2000 until now. Includes characters from Breaking Bad, Arrested Development, 24, 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory and others.
the past is the past. this poem thinks it should stay there.
an experience with a very fashionable church.
the Sellwood bridge is a landmark. Should it be torn down, saved or reconstructed?
I met my wife a year ago today. My tribute to her.
The Battle of Bunk Bed Ridge was a fierce, back and forth affair.
a review of one of the first books to expose the tragedy of conflict diamonds.
A humorous piece of prose poetry about someones first kiss. Can you relate? Includes a poll.
A review of a fantastic poetry handbook by a fantastic American poet.
A satirical poem about internet love and relationships 8-)
A collection of ten TV theme songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's.
A poem that takes an unromantic view about childhood.
A simile poem
a storyboard from scene four of the classic Billy Wilder Film noir film, Sunset Boulevard
A selection of ten songs you should listen to. Includes selections from Sponge, Bayside, Oasis, Dr. Dre,K's Choice, Live, Pantera, The Prayer Chain, Chiodos and Mana.
A playful poem poking fun at the English language. Light-hearted. don't read too much into it
A poem revisiting a beloved childhood character who has fallen on hard times.
a poem about a day at the lake
a reviews of the novel I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells. Its a YA novel marketed to adults. This is a problem.
Part Five in a series. This one features songs by The Doobie Brothers, Blind Melon, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Bread, Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots, Sublime, Seal and The Choir
a poem about greed and calousness.
a song lyric about a communication problem
parasites come in many forms. A short poem...
a major revision of a metaphorical poem.
Poetry tips. Using endstopepd and enjambed lines, using found poems to practice.
a conversation before bed...
a poem about the wind and the trees
a 100th HUB celebration!
a person's first real life encounter with dead body.
The fourth installment in a series highlighting ten songs you should download and listen to. features La Dispute, Dredg, Pearl Jam, Glassjaw, 2Pac, Glen Hansard, Gin Blossoms, Mumford & Sons, Further Seems Forever and Mae.
A poem about being a little down and out, when you're not used to it
a short poem about making mistakes over and over again.
A few weeks back, I challenged TTooms08 to write a poem describing her life in exactly 25 words. She succeeded beautifully, so, now it's my turn
a poem about a dog who really doesn't like someone she sees.
A recipe for yummy, American style tacos.
Another article with writing tips. This one says, essentially, "Don't be anonymous".
Joe Paterno and Penn State are guilty of sexual abuse, even though they were not the one's committing the physical act. Jerry Sandusky, former defensive coordinator for the Penn State Nittany Lions Football team has been found guilty of 45 of the 48 charges levied against him and will likely spend...
A poem developed and inspired by a writing exercise. It has vikings and blood and stuff.
A sarcastic poem about pretty diamonds, flesh and blood
a lot of novice poets try to use fancy and cultured language. Don't! Use natural language.
another installment of ten eclectic song suggestions. Features The Goo Goo Dolls, Blue Oyster Cult, Ray Charles, Death Cab for Cutie, Kings of Leon, Smashing Pumpkin, The Chariot, Nirvana, Poor Old Lu and Thrice.
A short sketch on the god Chronos, the personification of time.
a story about numbers and denial
A poem about someone close to me.
Five none naturalistic Haiku's.
a poem where the poet was clearly just having fun with words!
James and Lily met in part one... see what happens in part two
another selection of ten songs suggestions. Includes Elton John, Circa Survive, Aerosmith, and others.
is technology always an improvement?
a revision of an earlier published poem.