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Trek: My Peace Pilgrimage in Search of a Kinder America

Trek: My Peace Pilgrimage in Search of a Kinder America

The diverse, disparate cast of characters one heart-broken 67-year-old musician meets during a 900-mile, 90-day test of will and endurance renews his

2019

Stories

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

A 75-year-old Writer’s Personal Mental Health Dilemma

Feeling inclined to try ketamine or psilocybin treatment.

4d ago

A 75-year-old Writer’s Personal Mental Health Dilemma

4d ago

Published in
Prism & Pen

U.S. Advertising Reflects a Growing Anti-LGBTQ+ Trend

That the ad industry feels inclined to whitewash and unqueer its imagery could very well be a canary in the coal mine.

5d ago

U.S. Advertising Reflects a Growing Anti-LGBTQ+ Trend

5d ago

Published in
The Rainbow Road

This Queer Man Imagines Additional Upsides to the 4B Movement

Sure sounds like a potential win-win-win to me!

Jan 28

This Queer Man Imagines Additional Upsides to the 4B Movement

Jan 28

Published in
Prism & Pen

Are We Shouting Into an LGBTQ+ Echo Chamber?

We seem to be so skittish about offending each other.

Jan 25

Are We Shouting Into an LGBTQ+ Echo Chamber?

Jan 25

Published in
Prism & Pen

It Took 47 Seasons for SNL to Renew an Openly Gay Player’s Contract

Does anyone remember Saturday Night Live’s first openly gay cast member, Terry Sweeney?

Jan 23

It Took 47 Seasons for SNL to Renew an Openly Gay Player’s Contract

Jan 23

Published in
Prism & Pen

I Just Learned Something From My Trans Neighbor About Being a Better Ally

I guess there are times when it’s best to simply keep our vain curiosity under wraps and our questions to ourselves.

Jan 16

I Just Learned Something From My Trans Neighbor About Being a Better Ally

Jan 16

Published in
Prism & Pen

I Am Queer and Mentally Ill. Get a Clue, Mark Zuckerberg.

We are not mentally ill because we are queer or trans. Nor are we queer or trans because we are mentally ill.

Jan 13

I Am Queer and Mentally Ill. Get a Clue, Mark Zuckerberg.

Jan 13

Published in
Backyard Church

Never Have I Wanted To See An Athlete Lose More Than I Do Today

Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard is Tim Tebow, sans the humility.

Jan 12

Never Have I Wanted To See An Athlete Lose More Than I Do Today

Jan 12

Published in
Prism & Pen

Framing Theory: How Trans Americans Got Blamed for Losing the 2024 Election

Blaming the victims for a campaign’s miserable messaging failure.

Jan 11

Framing Theory: How Trans Americans Got Blamed for Losing the 2024 Election

Jan 11

Please, Stop Saying “Happy New Year”

Here’s to a meaningful, fulfilling 2025

Jan 9

Please, Stop Saying “Happy New Year”

Jan 9

Rand Bishop

Rand Bishop

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Bishop's latest book, the semi-autobiographical novel, Long Way Out, is available in e- and print editions through most major online booksellers.

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