The Denial File
What We Can't Think About—and Why

Cell Phone Denial
Bill Bornschein | July 21, 2011
First, a bit of disclosure. Influenced by Neil Postman, I tend to be a late adopter when it comes to technology. Getting the lay of …

A Clean Slate?
Bruce Floyd | July 19, 2011
“. . . a person’s past inescapably clings to him and . . . becomes his fate as soon as he tries to get rid …

The Psychic Bartender: Opportunity Knocks
Kirby Farrell | July 14, 2011
Old pal Kay comes into the bar for the usual vegetarian stew and a glass of refreshing philosophy with a head on it. It’s slow …

The Shadow Line
Bruce Floyd | July 11, 2011
In the Author’s Note to his short novel “The Shadow Line,” Joseph Conrad responds to critics who find traces of the supernatural in the work. …

And the Pursuit of Happiness…Maybe That’s the Problem?
Daniel Liechty | July 5, 2011
Fourth of July weekend 2011 is history, and America is back to work this morning. A little tired, a little elated, yesterday’s grilled meats repeating …