Patrick McCorkleLakefly Writers Conference 2024Another year, another Lakefly!5 min read·May 7, 2024----
Patrick McCorklePresidential Race Wish ListIt’s the end of April and we have 7 MORE MONTHS OF A PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.2 min read·May 1, 2024----
Patrick McCorkleDomestic Hopper Olaf (2015–2024)A week ago, a member of my family stopped hopping.3 min read·Apr 28, 2024----
Patrick McCorkleThe Ax Forgets, But The Tree RemembersThe basis of my environmentalism is the Golden Rule: ‘to do unto others as I would have them do unto me.’ I aim maximize benefit and to…2 min read·Apr 24, 2024----
Patrick McCorkleVoting Makes You Big And SLast week, wet snow all around, I wondered why I was walking. I was tired after a long day at work and the weather was terrible. So why…3 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
Patrick McCorkleGod Bless ThisThis Easter Sunday has me thinking about organized religion. My relationship with them is complicated. I like a fair amount of ideas and…4 min read·Mar 31, 2024----
Patrick McCorkleThe Lesson of the Ides (Part II)It’s hard to add to the discussion about Julius Caesar. His remarkable life has been studied for centuries and will continue to be, as long…3 min read·Mar 17, 2024----
Patrick McCorkleChallenging the inevitable frontrunnersIt is as it should not be.3 min read·Mar 13, 2024----
Patrick McCorkleHumor with a side of PoliticsIn the past, I preferred my political news and current events straight. I wasn’t particularly interested in humorous takes, unless the…2 min read·Feb 29, 2024----