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A Complicated World
One writer's search for a simpler, more authentic life

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Jan
21
Stack of 8 books

10 (Actually 12) Books that Explore Our Complex Civilization

I'm committed to publishing at least one post per month in 2025, and not every one will be
4 min read
Nov
02
On Writer's Block, Perfectionism, NaNoWriMo ... and Blogging

On Writer's Block, Perfectionism, NaNoWriMo ... and Blogging

Heading into this summer, I expected to write a lot. I was eager to make headway on both a nonfiction
6 min read
Jul
14
Taking Inventory

Taking Inventory

These blue-grey walls bear no resemblance to the mismatched artwork that used to fill our bedroom with familial spirit. A
3 min read
Jun
02
Train track from the back of a moving train.

It's All Relative

What is the definition of an epic journey? As he explores what it means to live a simpler, more authentic life, Mark Cameron embarks on a coast-to-coast train trip across North America.
4 min read
May
22
Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. -Rumi

What do you do?

Twelve years after I set out to become a professional writer, I still struggle to answer this simple question with:
3 min read
May
20
A Complicated World

A Complicated World

Hi markofwords readers, I hope this message finds you well. It's hard to believe that it's
1 min read
Nov
22
Who's Judging Whom?

Who's Judging Whom?

A few days ago, one of my Facebook posts went viral—at least by my not-so-lofty standards of social media reach (88 shares is roughly 85 more than my previous record). When I first noticed my post was attracting an audience, it felt like I'd downed half a dozen shots of Southern Comfort. My insides
7 min read
Aug
06
TL;DR

TL;DR

It's been almost two months since I escaped a flaming ferris wheel, taking leave from the carnival where
3 min read
Jun
17
Shot Down In a Blaze of Glory

Shot Down In a Blaze of Glory

This morning I was called an arrogant dink and a pompous ass. I figured it would come down to this.
6 min read
Jun
01
Pandemic Pandemonium

Pandemic Pandemonium

It's times like these you learn to live again It's times like these you give and
4 min read