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Behold The Spirit is a web-based newsletter and blog by Texas writer Jared Caraway.

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A novel update, thoughts on typewriting, etc.

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A novel update, thoughts on typewriting, etc.

No crazy stories today. I am taking a break from working on my novel and wanted to provide an update on that plus a few other upcoming creative endeavors.

Jared Caraway

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Nov 8, 2025

Daily Posts

Daily Note: November 5, 2025 [Remembering when my teacher slapped a kid]

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Nov 5, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Sunday, November 2, 2025

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Nov 2, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Friday, October 31, 2025

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Oct 31, 2025

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Live and in Pencil: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Today I talk about staying up too late, making friends, bemoan the modern concept of "work" for a minute, and recommend a documentary you should watch.

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Oct 28, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Thursday, October 30, 2025

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Live and in Pencil: Thursday, October 30, 2025

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Oct 30, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Friday, October 31, 2025

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Live and in Pencil: Friday, October 31, 2025

Happy Halloween! Today I talk about how my band, Jared and The Jewelers, was a lifeline for me when I was struggling with loneliness, depression, and alcoholism after the end of a relationship.

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Oct 31, 2025

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A leftist Texan writer and artist talks about parenting, music, politics, art, spirituality, and more.

Live and in Pencil: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Today I'm lamenting what we lost when we all shifted to a social media-centric world, considering a website for my work, and sharing a *used* birthday gift wishlist. Check it out! 🥳

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Oct 29, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Today I talk about staying up too late, making friends, bemoan the modern concept of "work" for a minute, and recommend a documentary you should watch.

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Oct 28, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Sunday, October 26, 2025

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Oct 26, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Today I listened to some Salim Nourallah and wrote about a friend, Carla, I made after one of his performances. Bonus music and photos!

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Oct 25, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Friday, October 24, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Friday, October 24, 2025

Tom Campbell is on the Danny Jones Podcast, so I talk a bit about his unique worldview and his early work and friendship with Bob Monroe of The Monroe Institute fame.

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Oct 24, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Live and in Pencil: Thursday, October 23, 2025

A local musician admired once purchased my artwork when I was starting out a decade ago. I've never forgotten it. Today I ruminate on the power of art to connect us to one another.

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Oct 23, 2025

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