Bill Calkins – Medium

Bill Calkins

he/him

The Significance of Temporary Intimacy

Sometimes a quickie turns into a whole weekend

2d ago

Two men sit on a couch, one facing the other, in intense conversation.

2d ago

Relationship between men is complex and universal

Father-son dynamic through a non-American filter

Mar 18

Older man eating on sofa with younger man who works on a laptop.

Mar 18

How to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Mind

A Strategy for Media Consumption in the T***p Era

Feb 22

Man with reading glasses, holding a cup of coffee in one hand and reading the New York Times.

Feb 22

Ramadan Backdrop for Thoughtful Romcom

Is a Gay Muslim too Rigid in His Faith?

Feb 13

Two men sitting at a table covered with food.

Feb 13

Barry Manilow Appeared in My Playlist

Perhaps He Couldn’t Smile Without Me

Feb 4

Barry Manilow Appeared in My Playlist

Feb 4

Child’s Fantasy Helps Him Through Horrendous Situations

Movies Provide a Cheerful Picture of America

Jan 17

Little boy sits with his young mother on the bed.

Jan 17

Presidential Values, Humility, and True Strength

If you think Jimmy Carter was a failure, one could only hope to be half the failure he was.

Dec 31, 2024

Former President Carter using a power tool at a Habitat for Humanity building site.

Dec 31, 2024

Queer Movie is More Like a Moving Painting

Experience the characters from the inside

Dec 14, 2024

An older man talking with a younger man over drinks. The younger man is smoking.

Dec 14, 2024

The Power of Prayer in Difficult Times?

Current shitshow feels like a foxhole moment

Nov 24, 2024

A man’s arms, hands folded as if in prayer, overlooking a wooded pond.

Nov 24, 2024

Gay Turkish Immigrant Meets Straight Wrestler/Petty Criminal

The result is not what you’d expect

Nov 19, 2024

Two men sit next to each other on a sofa, one of them raising both arms in casts.

Nov 19, 2024

Bill Calkins

Bill Calkins

he/him

Theologically educated Gay Episcopalian, writer, educator, digital designer, friendly, funny, serious, sarcastic, and handsome. I live in Denver Colorado USA.

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