Anna
It is we who are responsible for Putin’s policies, we first and foremost, not Putin. The fact that our reactions to him and his cynical manipulation of Russia have been confined to gossiping in the…
Author: Mark J. Chmiel
Share the Wealth with Ron Laney: Developing a Better Understanding
Many years ago, I partook in a handful of undergraduate psychology courses at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and when a certain professor heard I would not be returning the following term, she phoned to inquire…
“You Wanna Forget It So Somebody Else Can Go Do It Somewhere Else–Hell No”
I recently have been re-watching Peter Davis’s 1974 documentary on Vietnam, Hearts and Minds. I keyed into Vietnam vet William Marshall’s scenes; you can watch here and here. I was curious what happened to him after the…
Modus Vivendi
A world of images is offered by Christ — better, dramatized by him — images of waiting, listening, observing, debating, healing, conveying hope and humor, telling stories that end with a question lodged like a…
The Seeds at Work within Us
Years ago, I read with pleasure Goethe’s Maxims and Reflections (translated by Elisabeth Stopp). A good number of them are worth revisiting, much like many of those I’ve encountered over the years from La Rochefoucauld,…
Share the Wealth with Andrew Wimmer–The Solar: A Bridge from Here to There
A decade ago I began reading and thinking in a more focused way about the economy. About money and how it works — and how it could and should work. I would like you to…
Today is Saturday
Once bought a pair of shorts online Received Cabela’s email this morning Subject Line reads: “This Week’s Guns and Ammo” Then “Save up to $50” “Intuitive, ergonomic handling” “Compact and lightweight For easy all-day carry”…
Today is Saturday
Once bought a pair of shorts online Received Cabela’s email this morning Subject Line reads: “This Week’s Guns and Ammo” Then “Save up to $50” “Intuitive, ergonomic handling” “Compact and lightweight For easy all-day carry”…
Share the Wealth with Lynda Oppong: Finding Purpose
I am grateful for this opportunity to talk a little bit about myself and my experiences so far. How living between two countries now have moulded who I am now and how my life in…
Notice What You Notice
Laura Bronstein came over to my home To drop something off from Henry (He wasn’t able to get out much anymore And he was gradually accepting help) Laura noticed one of my shelves in particular…