Archive - Brendan’s Substack

Braving the Dark

It had started gradually one evening, many years ago.

Jun 29 •

Brendan O'Brien

Failure to Drown

It has something to do with the angle.

Jun 7 •

Brendan O'Brien

May 2025

Stranger to the Dark

Note: Some may find this a bit heavy. Pour a glass of water, have a seat, then dig in.

May 26 •

Brendan O'Brien

April 2025

Welcome to the Mirror World

Welcome to the mirror world.

Apr 18 •

Brendan O'Brien

To the Visitor to My Country

Apr 3 •

Brendan O'Brien

March 2025

The Nigerian Prince

An allegory or something like it.

Mar 26 •

Brendan O'Brien

a castle made of sand

A letter to Senator Kennedy (Louisiana)

Mar 26 •

Brendan O'Brien

February 2025

January 2025

The Next Four Years

On Monday, Donald Trump will be sworn in as president again.

Jan 16 •

Brendan O'Brien

November 2024

The World Spins Madly On

I sat alone last week and watched the results trickle in.

Nov 16, 2024 •

Brendan O'Brien

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