Chris Brockman

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The Basics

Location: Raleigh, NC
Hometown:

Orchard Lake, MI
Gender:

male
Sexual Orientation:

straight
Relationship Status:

married
Children:

I have children
(Adult children)

Profile updated: May 22, 2011
Last signed in: Jan 31, 2012
Member since: Mar 16, 2007

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Chris is philosophical

Spotlight

Goodbye Christopher Hitchens

recommended: 5 | comments: 21

Unhitched Oh, you bright spirit, you Slipped the surly bond Of Earth's gravitas To follow Apollo. Solar flares and northern lights Disrupted communication . . . more

Christmas Story--2011 Heartstrings for Christmas

recommended: 7 | comments: 16

Christmas Kiss--Excerpt from Growing Up in Boom Times

recommended: 8 | comments: 26

Selene Skye's Review of Growing Up in Boom Times

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Chris's Activities

Chris commented on the post More Than You May Want To Know ~ For Shedding Light ~ First Step by Granny Janny Jan 31, 2012 6:08PM EST

"Now I know from whence your poetry springs." more

Chris commented on the post Mosquito Netting : Genre Shorties Wk 94 (Monday) by William Dotani Jan 31, 2012 5:31PM EST

"Fear of Mondays? I have it on good authority (tale of Newt) that that word means either fear of 666 (maybe that was Ricks) or fear of multiple hexes. His wife's curses lend credence to the latter." more

Chris commented on the post Ceremony (To Christopher Hitchens) by Kushal Poddar Jan 30, 2012 8:18PM EST

"Kushal. It's remarkable that we can say the same things in such different words. I love the depth of your symbolism and allusions. Allow me to paraphrase the last lines of an elegiac poem I wrote years . . ." more

Chris replied to a comment by Chris Brockman on Namaste Weeping Jan 30, 2012 8:09PM EST

"I do get dewey eyed now and then." more

Chris commented on the post THERE ARE NO LESSONS......01.30.2012.....Barbara H........ by Barbara H. Jan 30, 2012 7:59PM EST

"the strength wentbut the love didn'tIn your case, Barbara, the love is surely alive; it comes through everything you write. But so is the strength. It takes a good deal of strength to be a survivor, and . . ." more

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About Me

People say I'm:

Thoughtful, a good teacher.
Describe Yourself:

Libertarian humanist, rationalist, romantic. From Rebecca Goldstein's 36 Arguments for the Exstence of God: "An atheist with a soul"
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

Information and opportunities to further a writing career; people interested in the same things I am and eager to share ideas and work. Friends (pretty much covered in the previous sentence).

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

Classical-romantic, post-romantic, Rock & roll oldies
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

Water for Elephants, 36 Arguments for trhe Existence of God, Nudge, Predictably Irrational, My Stroke of Insight, Maisie Dobbs books, Time Travelers Wife, Wendell Berry, Homer Hickam, Lesson Before Dying, but mostly non-fiction, I read eclectically, but not comprehensively, so favorites change a lot. Oldies but goodies: Time Enough For Love (and just about any Heinlein before that), This Perfect Day, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

Small, low-budget, films with real characters and something to say; many foreign films, especially Australian. To Kill A Mockingbird, the original Miracle Worker, Princess Bride, American Grafitti, Six Degrees of Separation, and a whole lot more that I can't think of the titles of right now. I love Little Shop around the corner at Christmas time.
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

Jeopardy. Dancing With the Stars
Favorite Places:

Home. The place I grew up, when I was growing up.
Interests and Activities:

Reading, writing, music, gardening--I teach college-level English/writing; memoir writing and all kinds of writing; philosophy; freedom, both in fact and in theory; simplifying life; happiness; writing (wish it were more of a profession); reading, music; philosophy; foraging (wild berries, etc.)
Wish List:

More time to think and write. Being better organized to make time to think and write.
Just a thought...:

SPLIT INFINITIVE, To be just, or, To just be, Is not just, A matter , Of , Position -- Chris Brockman

Affiliations

Political Affiliation:

I will vote for whomever and whatever increases freedom and responsibility.
Religious Affiliation:

atheist/humanist
Colleges:

Oakland University--BA/Eastern Michigan University--MA

Major:

Philosophy/English
Other Affiliations:

NC Coalition of English Instructors, NC Community College Faculty Assn.

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Nan G., Jan 20, 2012, 11:17AM EST

Thanks for your note Chris. I just feel like I would like to get back into the groove.

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Timothy B., Jan 10, 2012, 1:22AM EST

Hey, how ya doing after the holidays?

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William Dotani, Sep 30, 2011, 3:20AM EDT

Chris, I don't mean to be patronizing, but I think you need to go outside excerpts to build an audience to promote your book. I suggest you post articles for some Writing Essential or Genre Shorty groups. You need to network and this is one way. I do not personally know Peter Joseph Swanson, but the way he markets his books on Gather is simply fantastic. I do sincerely wish you well.

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ben Surbana, May 18, 2011, 5:23PM EDT

Then believe me, Chris. God is the Source of all Love and the Love is Immense.

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ben Surbana, May 18, 2011, 4:42PM EDT

I believe you. Now, how can you prove they ever existed?

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Granny Janny, May 14, 2011, 7:54PM EDT

I'd love to get your rating from 1st to 4th on the contest finalists. There are only a few hours left to vote. Thanks,
Jan

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Ruthi C., May 3, 2011, 11:39AM EDT

You have Gather mail!
:-)

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Ann Marcaida, Apr 7, 2011, 11:21AM EDT

Why thank you! That's one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me!

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wendy lynne c., Feb 16, 2011, 9:48AM EST

thanks for re-friending me.....as for the hawaiian music, i can take it in small doses.....bring it on....lol.....i confess i think hawaiian shirts are cute, however.....lol

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William Dotani, Dec 29, 2010, 2:50AM EST

I deleted the Path 4 story I posted yesterday and spent a bit of time totally revamping the story with what I hope is crisper humor, although not very politically correct. I seldom ask, but I hope you'll read and comment on the new Part Four I've posted.

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