ByJustin Cox
I just finished reading The Electric Kingdom by David Arnold. Billed as “Station Eleven meets The 5th Wave,” this brilliant post-apocalyptic book raises the philosophical concept of “eternal return.” Put quite simply, everything has happened before, and everything will happen again. There are a lot of variations on this theme throughout academic and literary work….
ByJustin Cox
This interview with Douglas was recorded in December, as second wave lockdowns began moving throughout Europe and much of the United States. If I had to guess, I’d think Douglas and I are kindred spirits. Sure, I haven’t sold 16 millions novels (wouldn’t it be nice?), but his theory that “life always looks better with…
ByJustin Cox
Wanderlust (n): a strong desire to travel. A lot is going on in Florida right now with Hurricane Isaias is off the coast. Our COVID numbers continue to spike, leaving many of us to wonder why schools are opening. The global pandemic’s toll goes far beyond infection rates and body counts. There is a massive mental…
ByJustin Cox
Write Now provides a glimpse into how different people write for a living. Today’s edition features Faith Adiele, author of Meeting Faith: An Inward Odyssey, The Nigerian Nordic Girl’s Guide to Lady Problems (audiobook or ebook), Coming of Age Around the World: A Multicultural Anthology, and the PBS Documentary My Journey Home. Follow Faith on…
ByJustin Cox
Who are you? I am John Perkins, an economist by education and shaman by training and now a social-environmental-economic activist, writer, and public speaker. My books have sold more than 2 million copies, been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 70 weeks, and are published in at least 35 languages. I’m a founder…
ByJustin Cox
Who are you? I am Beth Ruggiero York, an author — most recently of a memoir, Flying Alone, Chinese language translator, professional photographer, and former commercial pilot. My husband and I live in Arizona, outside Phoenix. What do you write? I write to share my experiences that might help or be of interest to others. For example, my first…
ByJustin Cox
Airport lounges are a thing of wonder. Compared to the overabundance of noise and chaos that are most airports, lounges are another world. A world full of opulence and amenities and calm. Peaceful, serene, calm. Each airport lounge is filled with a cast of characters ready for The Breakfast Club. Or maybe Pitch Perfect? They’re…
ByJustin Cox
I am a Youth Minister who books an annual mission trip to Central America. The trip is for 11th and 12th grade students placed in my care for the week. This is a story of stress, panic, and lost luggage. Part 1: Orlando to Miami to Guatemala City A week before our appointed travel dates,…
ByJustin Cox
“Soy habla un poco Español,” I said in unaccented, broken Spanish. The man behind the counter just looked at me and nodded, continuing to speak in the rapid-fire language I couldn’t understand. Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time traveling through Central America. Thanks to immersion and Duolingo, I’ve picked up a good…
ByJustin Cox
Quick, overnight trips are a great option to break away from reality on a budget. Typically these are a few hours away from home to maximize the experience away. Last December, my wife and I cashed in a handful of airline miles and hotel points to experience New York City at Christmas time for our…
ByJustin Cox
Part One: Planes The attendant walks my wife and I to our individual pods. She places our bags in the enormous overhead bins and smiles as she goes to welcome the next passengers. My wife and I share a look of excitement. For eighteen months, Carla and I have been planning a trip to Japan. We…
ByJustin Cox
Tokyo has a building with LED lights and chrome so bright, it’s like staring into the sun. This is Shinjuku’s Robot Restaurant.