Sean Dietrich
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: They, they, they
I was watching cable news today. They said this was the most challenging time in our national history. They said that circumstances have never been this bad. They said we’d be lucky to make it through these hard times in good enough shape to bury. Read more
Oct 3, 2023
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: United Airlines Flight 93
The Flight 93 National Memorial sits on a broad, green pasture. The field is remote, interrupted only by minimalist monuments standing in the distance, surrounded by vivid wildflowers. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: Fourth of July
“Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?” my 6-year-old niece asked me. Read more
Jul 2, 2023
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: My Father’s Grave
Colorado Springs — I’m standing on Pikes Peak, 14,000 feet above sea level. I’m looking at the world from a mountaintop. Read more
May 29, 2023
Sean of the South By Sean Dietrich: Graduating against the odds
The Northwest Florida State College parking lot is swarmed with cars. Families are hurrying toward the gymnasium, dressed in their Sunday best. Read more
Apr 30, 2023