Scott Christenson🌴
Bio
Born and raised in Milwaukee WI, living in Hong Kong. Hoping to share some of my experiences w short story & non-fiction writing. Have a few shortlisted on Reedsy:
https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/scott-christenson/
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The Road to Tohoku
I’m sitting on a coach bus at 7 a.m., staring out the window, scanning the streets for tourists. This isn’t where I thought I’d be. Not after graduating with a Master’s in International Relations, fluent in two languages, and ready to take on the world. But here I am.
By Scott Christenson🌴10 months ago in Fiction
The Ethicist - If Donald Trump Does Something I Agree With, Do I Need to Change My Stance on that Issue?
Dear Ethicist, My father worked for a small, unprestigious government agency, and often talked of the absenteeism, favoritism, and corruption that was rife amongst the middle management there.
By Scott Christenson🌴10 months ago in The Swamp
Chef Nakamura. Top Story - March 2025.
In the quiet hum of his West Village restaurant, Chef Nakamura slides his blade through a pristine slab of bluefin tuna. “One million and one,” he murmurs. He has counted every slice of fish, ever since starting his first restaurant. His father said a real man avoids frivolous controversy, seeks simple work and dedication. Nakamura had taken those words to heart.
By Scott Christenson🌴10 months ago in Humor
A Family Affair
Time goes fast. It feels like just yesterday I was young, full of dreams, and convinced that life would stretch out endlessly. Now, as I look back, I realize how fleeting the moments were. And how many of life's sweetest moments are connected to our fourth sense.
By Scott Christenson🌴11 months ago in History
The Pope is Dying - Where Are All The Atheists?
Facebook Atheists have been uncharacteristically quiet regarding the Pope's health status. Usually the first to pounce on any opportunity to declare God dead and humanity doomed, they have been suspiciously quiet about Pope Francis's recent health scare. You'd think the Pope knock-knock-knocking on Heaven's door would be their golden moment for a knock-out argument like,
By Scott Christenson🌴11 months ago in Humor
