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a true myth, postscript

Because writing an allegory in place of an application essay is a tad left of plumb, I wrote a postscript to the story that begins here. This is it. I hope I can be forgiven for this unconventional essay. It is probably obvious that I am deeply passionate about storytelling. In thinking about how best [...]

a true myth, part 3

The is the third, and last, part of my application “essay” to seminary. Part 1 here. Part 2 here. The girl heard more of the Story than ever she had before, out of the Way among the native tribes. Around every ceremonial fire, on every feast day, in every high place and low place, she [...]

a true myth, part 2

Here is Part 2 of my seminary application “essay.” Part 1 here. There came an age when many Storytellers had less room for mystery in their hearts than in ages past. The paradox of the Story that is also the Way weighed heavy upon them, and they came to believe that the Tribe should choose [...]

a true myth, part 1

Well, I’ve finally gotten around to applying to seminary. I’m excited. And terrified. I haven’t been accepted yet; I just popped everything in the mailbox this morning. I’ll let you know when I hear the good (or possibly bad) news. Until then, I thought you might enjoy the “essay” I wrote as part of the [...]

the “where I am with life” post

[Previous entries in the 423-part "where I am with..." series: church, theology, politics.] I am 33 years old. In April, I will have been married for 8 years to this fascinating guy. We are kid-free, unless you’re one of those people who thinks that pets count (we have two cats and a dog), and we [...]

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