Essays

A Birthday for the Birds

A selfie, a family dinner, and a reckoning.

Apr 22 • Scott E. Crain

Chapter 1: Nietzsche's a F**king Liar

Tales from a former junk enthusiast. Eternal Recurrence Theory. (CW: Descriptions of drug & alcohol use.)

Apr 1 • Scott E. Crain

I Wrote an Unhinged Note & Went Rogue

2 weeks later, I'm back. I have learned nothing.

Mar 28 • Scott E. Crain

Don’t talk to me about hope.

RIP to my former 'default setting'.

Mar 21 • Scott E. Crain

Sincerely Yours, an American Patriot

In this essay, I define the word patriotism

Feb 4 • Scott E. Crain

Happy Birthday, Greg.

An open letter to my older brother.

Dec 17, 2025 • Scott E. Crain

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