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By day I work as a technical writer. I write essays and fiction in my spare time.

Some Suggestions for Content Reuse

April 20, 2020February 19, 2021 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

For technical writers, content reuse it a great idea---but way more difficult in practice than it sounds. Here are some of my practical suggestions on how to do it in a sustainable way, based on my years of experience implementing it with tools like Confluence and Madcap Flare.

How to Be Brave in a Pandemic

April 4, 2020August 7, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

What is courage, and how do we get more of it to face the difficult days ahead? Insights from sci-fi, art, and social activism.

Fani’s Vision in ‘A Hidden Life’

March 9, 2020March 21, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

What enables you to endure suffering? What gives you the hope to go on? In Fani's case, it is a glimpse of a restored world where everything sad comes untrue.

Forget Thyself

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

"The self-forgetful person would never be hurt particularly badly by criticism. It would not devastate them, it would not keep them up late, it would not bother them. Why?"

Cynicism and Joy

February 28, 2020March 1, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

In two paragraphs Henri Nouwen conveys incredible insight on the nature of darkness and light, cynicism and joy.

“Gossiping is good,” says The Atlantic. Is it, though?

February 6, 2020February 27, 2021 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

An article from The Atlantic says gossip can strengthen interpersonal bonds and make us better people. I am dubious.

Does Suffering Really Make You Stronger?

December 27, 2019August 27, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

The saying "that which does not kill us makes us stronger" suggests that suffering automatically produces strength. It does not.

Waiting Is One of the Worst Parts of Suffering

December 18, 2019May 2, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

One of the worst parts of suffering is waiting. Yet few times of year are better for waiting than Advent.

An Objection about House Churches and Liturgy

October 26, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr. ~ 1 Comment

James K.A. Smith's argument for the power of historic liturgy seems difficult to accept if you meet in a house church.

‘Like a Pitiful Mirage’: Various Writers on Suffering and Hope

October 21, 2019August 27, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr. ~ 1 Comment

I'm walking through a trial that has led me to study what different thinkers say about suffering.

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