10 (Actually 12) Books that Explore Our Complex Civilization
I'm committed to publishing at least one post per month in 2025, and not every one will be
On Writer's Block, Perfectionism, NaNoWriMo ... and Blogging
Heading into this summer, I expected to write a lot. I was eager to make headway on both a nonfiction
Taking Inventory
These blue-grey walls bear no resemblance to the mismatched artwork that used to fill our bedroom with familial spirit. A
It's All Relative
What is the definition of an epic journey? As he explores what it means to live a simpler, more authentic life, Mark Cameron embarks on a coast-to-coast train trip across North America.
What do you do?
Twelve years after I set out to become a professional writer, I still struggle to answer this simple question with:
A Complicated World
Hi markofwords readers,
I hope this message finds you well. It's hard to believe that it's
Who's Judging Whom?
A few days ago, one of my Facebook posts went viral—at least by my not-so-lofty standards of social media reach (88 shares is roughly 85 more than my previous record). When I first noticed my post was attracting an audience, it felt like I'd downed half a dozen shots of Southern Comfort. My insides
TL;DR
It's been almost two months since I escaped a flaming ferris wheel, taking leave from the carnival where
Shot Down In a Blaze of Glory
This morning I was called an arrogant dink and a pompous ass. I figured it would come down to this.
Pandemic Pandemonium
It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and
