Today is Father’s Day. I hate the word, Father. I need to explain, and I apologize if my writing takes a turn towards the Dark Side as I explain why I hate the word Father so much. Here we go. First of all, my Dad was an amazing person. There is not a day that [...]
Author: Dr. Nicholas J Harrison
Nic is an active member of the entertainment community and a survivor of physical and sexual abuse as a child.
Thoughts upon a Christmas Eve
Dear Reader, It has been some time since I have put pen to paper, or at least finger to keyboard. It seems fitting that I should pen something on a night when magic fills the air, and the year draws to a close. It is December 24th as I sit here looking at my screen. [...]
The Art of Precious Scars
When the news of the revelation that over 1000 children were abused in Pennsylvania at the hands of 300 Catholic Priests, it was shocking, horrific, but sadly not surprising. This is happening more and more often. People are now starting to give credence to the stories that are coming out. It almost seems that a [...]
Gemma, Olivia, Darren and Lessons of Love….
Returning from a week of magic I feel regenerated. Last week I posted about the event with Gemma Bostik - the young qirl we inducted into the Outer Rim Garrison: http://www.delta-optimist.com/news/big-ladner-star-wars-fan-gets-special-honour-1.23305735 and then the young woman Oliva whom I also gave a hero medal to when I was visiting the north for a fancon: [...]
The Importance of Being Magically Earnest
It has been some time since I have made a new entry. I do not have a schedule for posting - I simply write when I am feeling the urge. The urge has struck. It is time. Many things have happened since my last entry. I took a bold step and performed my one-person show, How [...]
Dr. Nicholas J Harrison: Author | Actor | Jedi 