Where I write poems and essays, and draw and paint,
and take notes from my reading, and collect favorite texts.
Since poetry is what language wants. Some could still change.
I’m an incurable tweaker. They’re in alphabetical order.
Since drawing is a love of seeing.
In roughly chronological order.
These are pages from my notebooks, or loose scribbles.
Here mostly for my reference, but you’re welcome to the nerdery.
By the way, here’s how to make a paper notebook system with hyperlinks.
A memoir, written for my son.
Some long pieces, some fragments of memories.
These might always be in process.
On Scripture.
No system, just my writing on whatever biblical texts interest me, over many years.
Love, Marriage and Friendship.
My essays on the varieties of love. Also odd excerpts from others on topic.
Christendom.
My essays on Christian history, issues, theologies, church matters.
Discussions of scripture are above, “On Scripture”.
Mystagogy.
My thoughts on life in the spirit, or Spirit. “Spirituality” is a ruined term.
Politics, pop culture, other ephemera.
I hate writing about current dramas, but sometimes I can’t help it.
Thinking.
Thinking about thinking.
Art, artists, art practice.
I aspire.
Fatherhood, parenting, leadership.
We raised a son. I’ve led some businesses. I took notes along the way.
Single sentences, by me, as far as I know. Waiting to become essays. Someday.
“Commonplace” books are an ancient practice for readers.
It’s where we collect quotes or take notes on books.
These fit no category. Not sure what to call them.