Odin Halvorson

Books

Soul of Goodness

Transform Grievous Hurt, Betrayal, and Setback into Love, Joy, and Compassion by Dr. Christopher Phillips

5 min read Apr 4

Books

Book Review: Aspects by John M. Ford — Strand Magazine Strand Mag

John M. Ford passed away before completing this book, yet it is one of the greatest works of literary fantasy I have ever encountered.

3 min read Apr 3

Politics

Thoughts On a Different Kind of War

Some might say that war never changes, but that’s not quite true. The intrinsic elements: the horror, fear, and horrific loss of life…

3 min read Feb 28

Politics

Biden, Progressive Idealism, and the Problem of Anger

Our world stands upon the blade of a knife. We sway but a little to the ruin of all.

5 min read Dec 31

Film

Don’t Look Up

Bleak, funny, far too real. You should watch it immediately, then share with everyone you know.

2 min read Dec 31

Essay

The Internet Size Problem

Size does, actually, matter.

3 min read Dec 5

Self-Improvement

Growth Mindset

A short creative piece about learning, growth, and the problems of a “productivity-oriented” mindset.

4 min read Nov 30

Health

Self-Care in Violent Times

A reminder of what we face, and what we must do to hold the line.

2 min read Nov 19

Health

We Don’t Have Time for Grief

A broken culture, but through the cracks, a light shines.

4 min read Nov 11

Social Media

The Twitterverse Psychosis

A reminder that the Internet is a Wild West filled with idiots

3 min read Nov 11

Organization

Revelation

There is something wrong with our sense of time.

6 min read Nov 7

Essay

We, Lonely Islands All

What moves us to action in these troubled times?

3 min read Oct 19