The Catonian

Often, our childhood mythologies give us clues about our adult work. For my sister and me, Catonia (from the Hebrew word qaton, “small”) was a tiny kingdom, based on our rural Michigan property, that represented agrarian values, justice, and peace. This blog is primarily about envisioning a Christianity that is less toxic to humanity. I still aspire to write as a free Catonian.

George MacDonald

One of my primary inspirations is the theology of George MacDonald (1824-1905) the Scottish preacher, poet, novelist, and pioneering fantasy writer. Everything that I write is more or less directly influenced by him.

Kierkegaard

My other nineteenth-century muse is Kierkegaard. This blog explores the intersection of his thought with George MacDonald’s, especially in his quest to hold his face to what Life requires of us.

Being a Teacher

I teach math in a small-town high school. The effort to face my own self doubt in that role, and to help my students face theirs, influences my writing. I don’t love politics, but I care about the future.