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Chris Schumerth
http://www.chrisschumerth.com
Chris Schumerth is a writer who lives in Indianapolis. He has an MFA in creative writing from the University of South Carolina. His writing has been published by In the Fray, Salon, Miami Herald, Relevant Magazine, Comment Magazine, and other places.
Ted Lasso and the Temptation of "Aww, Shucks" Idealism
Chris Schumerth - November 22, 2021
Is there an alternative to the Ted Lasso cynicism-versus-optimism dichotomy, an alternative that recognizes human limitations but nonetheless offers hope? I might start with becoming attentive enough to our ignorance, and expectant enough of our own mistakes that we not overshoot the scale of what we're trying to do.
We Need a lot More than Romance
Chris Schumerth - November 9, 2018
When I came across John Hockenberry's essay, "Exile," in the October edition of Harper's Magazine, I had never heard of him. I still know little...
The New Yorker's Latest Contribution to Trumpian Populism
Chris Schumerth - March 28, 2018
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. --George Orwell, Animal Farm This past Thursday, I opened my mailbox and saw...
Against Open-mindedness
Chris Schumerth - August 18, 2015
Indianapolis, IN "Be open-minded." At times in my life I've been given this directive, while other times I've been praised for how "open-minded" I am....
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