Stories + Articles

Originally published in MODIV Studies, these stories have been some of my favorite pieces to work on. I also wrote a few articles for the same publication, which are included here.

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Rancho I
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Rancho I

Patrick’s Kindergarten Thanksgiving Break, and the first of a five-part series…

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Rancho II
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Rancho II

The words taunted me from the staticky old tube TV screen…

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Rancho III
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Rancho III

I tried to be cool, but in truth the intense darkness spooked me…

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Rancho IV
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Rancho IV

the truth was that I couldn’t stand the idea of facing my mom’s family…

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Rancho V
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Rancho V

Grandpa was a special brand of New Mexico tough…

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A New Home
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A New Home

I stand in the kitchen and read the final lines of a note posted to the fridge…

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Cabin Pressure
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Cabin Pressure

“So the job falls to me,” I say into my Jeep’s integrated phone system as I look for the exit towards my family’s old cabin…

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Assume Nothing
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Assume Nothing

I find there’s a certain kind of power wielded by a six-foot-three, amateur bodybuilder with a recently (but not so recently) shaved chest…

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Vertical Immobility
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Vertical Immobility

I can’t say what I hope this note will accomplish. I guess I hope it will keep you from hating me for what I’m about to do…

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Sh:ft
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Sh:ft

Ever since I sent my mortar board sailing at college graduation four years ago, I haven’t been sure-footed…

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