Category Archives: Philosophy

What Is Scary?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

I’ve been thinking a lot about the nature of fear lately, for two reasons. First, my short story collection, Shy Ghosts Dancing: Dark Tales from Southeast Alaska will soon be released. Second, in the Halloween season my thoughts tend toward … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

Most years, for my birthday, my in-laws send a gift check. The one stipulation they place on it (besides, you know, “cash it sometime this year, please!”) is that I use it for non-essentials. Most years, I hang onto it … Continue reading →

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