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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
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.

1d ago

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

1d ago

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.

2d ago

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

2d ago

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.

3d ago

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

3d ago

Please, Stop Saying “Happy New Year”

Here’s to a meaningful, fulfilling 2025

4d ago

Please, Stop Saying “Happy New Year”

4d ago

Published in
Prism & Pen

Joy is Radical, a Form of Resistance for LGBTQ People and Others

We are family. Get up everybody and sing.

Jan 7

Joy is Radical, a Form of Resistance for LGBTQ People and Others

Jan 7

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

At 75, I Am Not Okay. Are you?

A New Year’s sing along with reality

Dec 30, 2024

At 75, I Am Not Okay. Are you?

Dec 30, 2024

Published in
Prism & Pen

We’re All Apes, My Gay Neighbor Claims, Unworthy of Respect.

Even within the LGBTQ+ community, there’s an extremely wide spectrum of opinions and political/social beliefs.

Dec 29, 2024

We’re All Apes, My Gay Neighbor Claims, Unworthy of Respect.

Dec 29, 2024

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

This Septuagenarian’s Need To Be Right… And Be Liked At The Same Time

Still struggling to avoid coming off as a pompous, self-righteous know-it-all.

Dec 23, 2024

This Septuagenarian’s Need To Be Right… And Be Liked At The Same Time

Dec 23, 2024

Published in
Prism & Pen

Coming Out… The Ripple Effect

It’s tempting to think that coming out is all about us. And, it is… first and foremost. But, then again, it’s not.

Dec 20, 2024

Coming Out… The Ripple Effect

Dec 20, 2024

Published in
Backyard Church

The Movie “Conclave” Challenges Concepts About Gender (Unfortunately, it stops there)

Spoiler Alert… this article reveals critical details in this film’s plot

Dec 20, 2024

The Movie “Conclave” Challenges Concepts About Gender (Unfortunately, it stops there)

Dec 20, 2024

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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