Here are articles that have appeared in the McKinleyville Press, McKinleyville, California.  Thanks, Brian Julian.
 

Fahrenheit 9/11 (7/20/04)
            A review of Michael Moore's film, its blistering indictment of the administration of U.S. President GW Bush, and the tragic folly of the war in Iraq.

Lunar Eclipse, 5/15/03 (5/20/03)
            A slow-motion drama; now I know why some Apollo astronauts had spiritual experiences.

Peace is Patriotic (4/15/03)
            Thoughts about the U.S. and British militaries' conquest of Iraq.

Jack and the Thrift Store (1/15/02)
            Thoughts about thrift stores and about whether some Unseen Hand might have led me to one at just the right time.

Monopoly (December 2001)
            Personal reflections on the famous board game, along with the fascinating history of the game--which differs from the mythological official history that is repeated in the instructions that come with every game.
          Monopoly (12/18/01)
          Monopolizing Monopoly (12/25/01)

The Flames and the Stars (12/4/01)
            What human, gifted with eyesight, has not watched in wonder at the dancing of flames? And who has not gazed up in contemplation at the stars, the moon?

Dora (11/13/01)
            Memories of a dear friend who was deeply troubled.

Marketing (11/6/01)
            "She had the cutest turned up nose, a friendly clear smile, and blue jeans that fit her so, well, nicely."  She was going into marketing, a distinctively American profession.  Now, whether I like it or not, I'm going into marketing too--since I hope to see my first book make it into the hands and minds of thoughtful readers.

Navigating the News (10/16/01)
            In the wake of September 11, countless news stories and opinion pieces are doing an amazing job in exploring the roots of the crisis. But there are also forces that seek to manipulate us, and this article may help readers to identify some of them.

Mad Cow Update (10/9/01)
            Buried amongst the news since the September 11 attacks, Japan announced its first official case of Mad Cow Disease.  A very short article.

A Glance in the Mirror (10/2/01)
            We can salvage some meaning from the September 11 terrorist attacks by using it as an impetus to perform a much-needed "searching and fearless moral inventory" of American culture. Here are some specifics with which we can begin such an inventory.

Planning for War (9/25/01)
            Some important things that people in the U.S. should think about before we start shooting. A follow-up to the 9/18/01 article below.

World Trade Center (9/18/01)
            Initial thoughts about the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that killed thousands. Included are some of my concerns about the potential response of the United States. True security can never be enjoyed from behind the point of a gun, but will require better understanding and better relations on the world stage.

Interstate 5 (9/11/01)
            Complaining about the idiotic and potentially lethal behavior of other drivers is a favorite American pastime. I indulge here, while sharing some specific practical ideas about how not to get killed or maimed on the superhighway that bisects California from south to north.

Sanding the Piano (8/21/01)
            Thoughts about learning "handyman" skills, and about a worthwhile but nightmarish experience--sanding down and refinishing a solid old piano.

The Limiting Idea (8/7/01)
            A picture in words--how one woman's golf shot taught her son a big lesson.

Accentuate the Positive (7/17/01)
            Helping to build the confidence of others works a lot better than cutting them down.  A very short article.
 

            For the original versions of earlier articles dating back to 1998--most of which were incorporated into the book In the Clear: A Worldview in Essays--please click back to Columns Page.
 
 

          (All articles copyright by Brian Julian; please copy and distribute these articles freely; I just don't want anyone else to sell them.  Thanks!)