PinnedPublished inMiddle-PauseFrom Echoism to EmpowermentEmbracing Vulnerability and True SelfAug 7, 20242Aug 7, 20242
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Published inGrowing GriefMaking Peace With Grief (and Guilt)Yesterday, I felt my dad’s presence. I heard his gentle whistle. And I smelled a light waft of his cologne.Apr 16, 20242Apr 16, 20242
Published inWeird Scenes Inside the Gold MineUkraine should matter to everyoneA special military operation to “protect” Russia?Feb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022
Let us make injustice visible.Amidst the chaos of our current world, it is easy to curl up in the fetal position, safely tucked away from the madness. To stay in your…Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020
Abominable US leadership and Pushing for Change: Madeline Albright, Barack Obama and the StoicsI just listened to Tim Ferris’ podcast interview with Madeline Albright.Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
The 9th Circle of [Political] HellDante has it right. The final, deepest level of hell is reserved for traitors, betrayers and oath-breakers (the most famous inmate, Judas…Jul 16, 2018Jul 16, 2018
Syria: Tactics sans Strategy?The news of last night’s air strike on Syria hit a personal nerve. Perhaps because I have worked in conflict zones for the last several…Apr 14, 2018Apr 14, 2018
Published inWeird Scenes Inside the Gold MineA [short] love letter to New OrleansMy love for New Orleans knows no bounds. I’m not sure she feels the same way about me, but it's all good.Mar 31, 2018Mar 31, 2018
Life in an Eastern Ukrainian TownSome observations of Kramatorsk, Ukraine. Never heard of it? It’s the Paris of Ukraine. And cultural options, aplenty. Let’s first start…Sep 30, 2015Sep 30, 2015