Author Archives: Brendan

The American Dream: What next?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Brendan

Earlier today I wrote on my twitter: “Most of my friends on the political left, and some on the right, say the #AmericanDream is over. Do we have a new mythology to replace it?” And I was asked by a … Continue reading →

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At fall of darkness, Minerva’s Owl takes flight.

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Brendan

Some thoughts on the election of Trump to the US Presidency. Although I prefer to keep my political rants to my FB and twitter, and off of this blog, I am aware that the majority of readers of this blog … Continue reading →

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David Guthrie Myers: An Unknown Soldier. Can you help?

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Brendan

Remembrance Day is tomorrow, and I would like to remember this soldier who fought in the First World War. He is my dad’s paternal grandfather. I hardly know anything about him. But maybe someone out there in internet-land can help … Continue reading →

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Concerning Rabbits. Some thoughts on what I’m learning from my family of bunnies.

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Brendan

Two months ago, my sister B gave me a surprise gift of a live rabbit. Though BrightEyes was a surprise gift that I wasn’t fully prepared for, B knew that the gift would be fitting. For I have imagined and … Continue reading →

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My Generation– where do I fit?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Brendan

Two days ago, a student told me that because I was born in 1974, therefore I am a member of something called “Generation X”. So yesterday I googled around for a while to find out what that means. In the … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Star Trek: My Short Reviews of the First Six Films

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Brendan

I was six, maybe seven years old, and turning the knob on the old Panasonic 12-channel TV, when I saw a field of stars, and a curiously-shaped spacecraft passing among them. A “re-run” (a word I just learned) of a … Continue reading →

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I bought a house. Then the bank punched me in the face.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Brendan

In December of last year, I bought a house– a nice house, with the perfect location, size, and price for my way of life. And I thought all would be well. The house has good bones, new roof and main-floor … Continue reading →

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The Centre and the Distance of Civilization: Some Research Questions. Please Help!

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Brendan

In May of last year I began researching a book about the philosophy of civilization. I’m almost done; but I’m asking for your help. I would like to hear from people who, one way or another, have moved “out” of … Continue reading →

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Preparing To Launch A New Game

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Brendan

In my creative projects, I wear many hats: philosopher, researcher, novelist, musician, game designer. About two years ago, I tried to launch a tabletop RPG based on The Hidden Houses, my urban fantasy novels, using Kickstarter.com to pay for editors … Continue reading →

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Ecology and Civilization: A sample of the work in progress.

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Brendan

In May of this year I began work on what will be my ninth philosophy book, and seventeenth book overall. I thought you might like to see Chapter One. As you read it, remember that this is an early draft. … Continue reading →

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