S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Pushing the Envelope,” Park talks about Wang’s blinding word processor monitors, earthquakes, and a hook shot free throw.
Postpartum Publication
Liz Scott describes what it feels like to work so hard and long on creating and birthing a book, and all the feelings that follow its publication and release into this world.
Risen Apes: Action Jackson
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Action Jackson,” Park ponders modes of travel, people imprisoned by screens, and memorizing eulogies.
Risen Apes: Sidekicks
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Sidekicks,” Park talks about his longtime friendship with Moochie.
Risen Apes: Teacher’s Pet
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Teacher’s Pet,” Park pays tribute to all the wonderful teachers who have helped him along the way.
Risen Apes: Long and Winding Road
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Long and Winding Road,” Park talks about the realities of living a longer life than most, and attempting sobriety early on.
Risen Apes: Pot Shots
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Pot Shots,” Park shares what pot growing was like before it was legalized.
Risen Apes: White Knuckler
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “White Knuckler,” Park looks at his mom reaching age 100 and mixing it up with a bestselling author.
Risen Apes: Back Story
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Back Story,” Park is stymied by the identity of whoever delivered him a sweet gift, and more tales involving Ned Gumbo.
Risen Apes: Grudge Match
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Grudge Match,” Park talks about his brother Joe. Joe passed away a decade ago and S.M. gave him a fitting eulogy.