The Beasts of the Kingdom

Dearest Rachel – So, over Labor Day weekend, Logan dragged Daniel and I (not too insistently, as we’d found the movie intriguing enough to consider checking out – we just don’t go out to do these things on our own without a little extra push, which Logan was more than happy to provide) to seeContinue reading “The Beasts of the Kingdom”

from Rachel: Reading Lives and Letters

What do you think my pastor’s statement means? “Happiness is wonderful, but it is hard to hold onto. It comes and goes with the moment and one’s mood. Even on an extra happy day or in an especially happy place, little problems or inconveniences or disappointments or even slightly boring moments can make happiness ebbContinue reading “from Rachel: Reading Lives and Letters”

On Disgust and Fear

Dearest Rachel – There are so many reasons why I wish I could have you back here with me. Most of them are perfectly obvious; I miss all the things we used to do together – and would like to continue to do them with you, rather than do them alone, or try to findContinue reading “On Disgust and Fear”

Zombies

Dearest Rachel – I’m sure you’re wondering about the title; all those apocalyptic movies and television shows (World War Z, the Walking Dead) all came out years ago, during your lifetime. These can’t still be popular to the point where I’d comment on them, are they? Especially since it was you who were into thoseContinue reading “Zombies”

Twice the Loss

Dearest Rachel – I’d already started a letter to you last night, based on the events of last night – or rather, an event from last night – but upon waking up from this, I had to tell you about it. Another dream, of course, so dream logic – or rather, the lack thereof –Continue reading “Twice the Loss”