Herman Melville, Curiosity, and Banishing Fear Herman Melville was an eminently curious man. He sought out new experiences of all kinds, especially the company of people who were unlike himself. This is probably, other than a paycheck, what mainly drew him to the sea. Hipsters, Jesus, and Fayetteville, Arkansas About a decade ago, I found myself amongst the hipsters, rednecks, and everyone else in Fayetteville. As one does in these situations, I had a few Lone Stars...