by davidhsafford | Jan 14, 2021 | Commentary
Why We Still Talk About Fight Club ~ Six years ago, I published this article on a previous blog. Given recent events, and the lasting power of the subject matter, I decided to move the post here to my new home. Some content has been updated, given the passage of time...
by davidhsafford | Feb 4, 2020 | Commentary
You probably know a good story when you see one. So my guess is that you’ve probably seen, and enjoyed, WALL-E, the 2008 film by Pixar Studios. But did you know this epic tale is incredibly deep, exploring themes and ideas far beyond just a love-struck...
by davidhsafford | Oct 7, 2019 | Commentary
For half a minute, all you can see is the gray, cloud-swept sky. Will you soon be thrown into its depths? The lap restraint presses gently into your thighs. Will it hold your body in, or come flying loose in a nightmare malfunction? The rattling lift chain hammers in...
by davidhsafford | Jan 15, 2018 | Commentary
I rarely post about politics and current events. But as a writer, I often feel moved to comment on the state of things in our world. Please note that this post isn’t an endorsement of any political ideology or politician. It is simply a reflection on the broken...
by davidhsafford | Sep 14, 2017 | Commentary
On Friday, September 8th, you decide to run from the hurricane. You pack your car with the essential valuables and cover everything else inside with tarps, just in case one of the windows without plywood shatters when the brutal winds come. Then you flee, the...
by davidhsafford | Mar 9, 2017 | Commentary
Clambering over the mountain ridge’s craggy black teeth, the fire tower finally came into view. I paused and wiped my brow and managed a smile. The sight of it did nothing to ease the burning in my knees. Wincing with each vertical step, I hiked onward. The ligaments...
