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The Light Behind the Shadows — Film…

Opening Paragraph: Film Noir—those moody, cynical dramas from the 1940s and ’50s—emerged from a post-WWII society grappling with…

Cartoons and the Case for Whimsy

Opening Paragraph: Cartoons have long been considered the domain of children—but I’d argue they deserve a seat at…

The Power of Joy in a Grim…

Opening Paragraph: We live in a time when grim headlines dominate the airwaves. Ten minutes of any national…

Echoes of Absurdity — Abstract Expressionism and…

Opening Paragraph: Looking back on my time at the University of Denver, I can’t overstate the impact of…

Brushstrokes of Zen — The Artistic Influence…

Opening Paragraph: As an undergraduate art major at the University of Denver in the late 1950s and early…

Tricksters, Totems, and the Sacred Humor of…

Opening Paragraph: I’ve always been drawn to Native American spirituality—not just for its rich rituals and stunning visual…

Beats, Buddhism, and the Beauty of Absurdity

Opening Paragraph: There’s something delightfully ironic about Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation becoming a bridge for Buddhism…

Finding Common Ground — A Spiritual Quest…

Opening Paragraph: In today’s world, tolerance and forbearance often seem in short supply—especially among the passionate proponents of…