US Represented

Eric Stephenson

Eric Stephenson served in Alpha Company, 2/75th Ranger Battalion from 1982 to 1987. He has taught English at various colleges and universities since 1998 and is the publisher and editor-in-chief of US Represented, as well as a contributing writer.

To the West

Alan finished the last of his smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, turned to Monica, and said, “Let’s take a walk on the beach.” “The open air would be nice,” she said. The waitress arrived with the bill, and Alan said, “Wonderful service. Our compliments to the chef.” “And thank you for visiting Cuchulainn’s Pub, sir,” […]

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Your Gut Decides How You Will Think and Feel

Your diet largely determines your feelings and behavior. The gut’s ecosystem of bacteria is often called the “second brain” because it’s so intricately connected to mental activity and health. In fact, the vast neural network in our guts communicates mainly with these bacteria. This communication in turn influences the brain through multiple mechanisms. What we

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The Voices

The voices write the words that spread across the page. They say what they want, when they want. I mostly just edit. Sometimes, the voices chatter like monkeys. Every so often, they whisper intimate lies. At times, they explain mystery through symbol. I never know what to expect. The written words urge me to rethink

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