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This Is What Hope Looks Like
 • Robert M. Ford
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No One Wins a Race That Never Ends
 • Robert M. Ford
They Count on Our Silence. We Choose to Speak.
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Say His Name
 • Robert M. Ford
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The Time Between
 • Robert M. Ford
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No Signal for the Soul
 • Robert M. Ford
Not in Rage, but in Resonance [podcast]
Yesterday, I stood among thousands coming together to fill every key downtown intersection in St.
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4:26
Not in Rage, but in Resonance
Filed under poetry, but rooted firmly in Defiance.
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Robert M. Ford
When the Fog Lifts
A meditation on illusion, effort, and the quiet kind of freedom that comes with seeing clearly.
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This Is What Hope Looks Like
The sun is just coming up over Williams Park.
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Do The Tariff Tango
In 1978, I went to Sheffield City Hall to see a band called Be Bop Deluxe, fronted by Bell Nelson, who has been decsribed as "one of the most underrated…
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Learning to Listen
I originally wrote this essay for the Great Dames community, where I’ve had the privilege to serve as an ally and board member, learning deeply about…
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Robert M. Ford
It’s Crackers, Jerry!
Perfectionism, Seinfeld, and when ‘just right’ is just wrong.
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Robert M. Ford
Brittle Views
Brittle Views
Brittle Views began 40 years ago as a literary publication and now explores storytelling in the digital age. I explore how AI can enhance storytelling. Join me for writing tips, AI insights, and a blend of tradition and innovation.
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