http://www.clarkschpiell.com/csp Articles from the eclectic online magazine, Clark Schpiell Productions en david@lucidbyproxy.com Copyright 2008 2008-04-14T18:04:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/i_acted/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/i_acted/ A simple, lovely poem chronicling the ongoing search for happiness and meaning in life. Books, Stories & Poetry, Life & Other Stuff 2008-04-14T18:04:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/a_man_without_a_country/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/a_man_without_a_country/ David finally reads Kurt Vonnegut's brilliant memoir, and writes a review, of sorts. Books, Stories & Poetry 2008-03-24T16:41:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/what_now/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/what_now/ Five years ago,GWB took us to war against Iraq. Here's what David had to say about it. Politics & World 2008-03-19T22:17:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/acupuncture_makes_me_cry/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/acupuncture_makes_me_cry/ Malia learns about herself, both from eastern medicine and from her own daughter. Life & Other Stuff 2008-02-25T08:04:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/gwb_the_19_president/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/gwb_the_19_president/ Vice President Cheney puts President Bush's record-low job approval rating in context. Politics & World, Art & Music 2008-02-22T16:31:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/hangin_tough/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/hangin_tough/ Three reactions from the CSP team to the rumored New Kids on the Block reunion tour. Art & Music, Life & Other Stuff 2008-02-20T17:58:01-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/the_real_state_of_this_union/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/the_real_state_of_this_union/ Our next president, whoever he or she might be, is going to inherit a badly broken America Politics & World 2008-01-29T01:17:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/computers_are_not_the_answer/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/computers_are_not_the_answer/ Our nation's voting systems need to be revamped, but electronic voting is not the answer. Politics & World, Science & Technology 2008-01-25T22:00:01-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/this_mess_were_in/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/this_mess_were_in/ Let's all agree to stop pretending the mortgage crisis was an unpreventable surprise. Politics & World 2008-01-16T19:35:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/into_the_wild/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/into_the_wild/ Sean Penn's film about one man's retreat from society is a moving portrait of loneliness. Television & Film 2008-01-14T20:44:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_22/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_22/ In chapter 22, Edmund stakes out an abandoned storage building, and displays his chivalry. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-12-19T18:21:01-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_21/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_21/ In chapter 21, Edmund holes-up at the Thunderbird Motel and enters stakeout mode. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-12-07T18:29:01-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/song_to_bob/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/song_to_bob/ Despite an aversion to poetry, Chad explains his love for Bob in Dylan's native language. Books, Stories & Poetry, Art & Music 2007-12-03T17:34:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/happy_birthday_bram/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/happy_birthday_bram/ Today would have been Bram's 34th birthday, were it not for the heart attack in October. Books, Stories & Poetry, Life & Other Stuff 2007-11-27T17:37:01-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/super_part_13/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/super_part_13/ In part 13, Providence wanders home to recharge and learn the consequences of his actions. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-11-25T09:00:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_20/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_20/ In chapter 20, Edmund engages in some freeway hot pursuit, despite his cat's objections. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-11-21T17:44:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/wild_children_of_wolf_go_to_country/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/wild_children_of_wolf_go_to_country/ An intro to Eli's long-awaited reboot of the Wolf Twins' tale of suspense and wonder. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-10-31T16:23:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_19/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_19/ In chapter 19, Edmund realizes he's being followed and makes an evasive maneuver. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-10-15T17:54:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/kurdish_joel/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/kurdish_joel/ In the last days of his trip to Iraq, Kirk finds hope in the courage of a Kurdish friend. Politics & World, Life & Other Stuff 2007-10-11T16:21:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/the_duck/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/the_duck/ A poem from David about a lone white duck on a Los Angeles freeway during rush hour. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-10-08T17:22:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_18/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/inheriting_dust_chapter_18/ In chapter 18, Edmund finally gets tired of the constant presence of death at every turn. Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-10-04T16:12:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/to_tivo_or_not_to_tivo_fall_2007_pt1/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/to_tivo_or_not_to_tivo_fall_2007_pt1/ Which new TV shows should you TiVo this fall? CSP's experts will help you figure it out. Television & Film 2007-10-01T16:06:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/legacy_of_ashes/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/legacy_of_ashes/ Tim Weiner's compelling history of the CIA is a damning account of failure after failure. Politics & World, Books, Stories & Poetry 2007-09-27T17:14:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/the_sweeper_knows_the_time/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/the_sweeper_knows_the_time/ Insomnia and uncommon freedom pour anxiety into Chad's muddled early-morning brain. Life & Other Stuff 2007-09-24T22:14:00-08:00 http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/after_catastrophe/ http://www.readcsp.com/csp/content/after_catastrophe/ Two months on, Kari is finally able to look back on the Minneapolis I35 bridge collapse. Politics & World, Life & Other Stuff 2007-09-20T04:32:00-08:00