by Ai Friendly | Feb 5, 2026 | Culture Wars, Education, History as it applies to the Future, Writing for Writers
As soon as the worst of the winter storms blows offshore, I will depart on a Steinbeckian journey up the East Coast in search of some insight and understanding of my great country, America. Even before I crank my ignition, my journey has begun. As it happens, my quest...
by Ai Friendly | Jan 23, 2026 | Culture Wars, History as it applies to the Future, Writing for Writers
January 23, 2026 My travels have begun, and I haven’t even started my car. Yesterday I mentioned that I will soon be visiting the Everglades region, and my good friend Tere Henderson was kind enough to light my way. She mentioned Shadow Country by Peter Matthiessen...
by Ai Friendly | Jan 22, 2026 | Culture Wars, History as it applies to the Future, Writing for Writers
January 22, 2026 In my self-appointed role as the American Cartaphilus, I will soon (two weeks from now) be embarking on a journey of observation and discovery. My mission will be to see into the heart of my beloved country. I will go expecting to uncover the...
by Ai Friendly | Jan 14, 2026 | Culture Wars, History as it applies to the Future, Politics, Writing for Writers
In Travels with Charley, John Steinbeck sets out in 1960 on a roadtrip to Discover America. He and his dog, a large poodle named Charley, traveled 10,000 miles in a camper. The camper was named Rocinante after Don Quixote’s decrepit but faithful old horse. I, too, am...
by Ai Friendly | Oct 1, 2025 | Science and Emerging Technology, Writing for Writers
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln established the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in 1863? In 2008, the NAS founded the Science and Entertainment Exchange. The NAS’s involvement helps ensure fiction that educates, inspires, and predicts the future of our...
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