PinnedChris WilliamsBeauty Intrusions“Unexpected intrusions of beauty. This is what life is.” — Saul BellowDec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022
Chris WilliamsCarry Me Home: a tribute to Blink 182 and 6th grade meIt’s November of 2003, nearly 20 years ago. My family takes a weekend trip to my second favorite establishment to browse, narrowly behind…May 16, 2023May 16, 2023
Chris WilliamsThe World Really Does Need More StevensYesterday, we celebrated a friend gone far too soon. I have noticed one thing everyone loved about Steven was his ability to engage in the…May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
Chris WilliamsMarch Madness Memories: On Magical Possibilities and Being a Kid Again“Kids remind us in a hurry all that’s important, all that’s real, is the here and now. They have a way of showing us that there’s something…Mar 16, 2022Mar 16, 2022
Chris WilliamsBoot Squad Forever: My Tribute to Halo 3“BOOOOOOOOOOOM! WHAT A WAY TO START OFF A BALL GAME, BABY!”Jan 14, 2022Jan 14, 2022
Chris WilliamsSewing up Wounds: on holidays, grief, and artThis time of year, I find myself in awe at all people can carry. The holiday season can be just as much bitter as it is sweet. It’s hard to…Nov 24, 2021Nov 24, 2021
Chris WilliamsSome Hopes For A Baby BoyThat you’d be gentle when the world feels violent.Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
Chris WilliamsPain, Presence, and Love as Availability: 2020 Reflections Nobody asked forHow to summarize a year? I’m a fan of year-end lists, to start. We share what books we’ve read, other media we’ve enjoyed, and maybe some…Jan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2021
Chris Williams20 Books from 2020I love the question, “What’s saving your life right now?” It causes an important pause and examination on what is giving you joy, what’s…Dec 30, 2020Dec 30, 2020