Social Criticism
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76
Sunday, December 8, 2024, the age meter will advance one more year to 76. Yay, I made it. “He who hesitates is a damned fool.” ― Mae West I don’t know why I keep trying to hide the fact that I… Continue reading
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Giving Thanks
It’s that time of year when we begin to give thanks for what we have, even when it might not be much if anything. It is the start of holidays and celebrations and the endless end-of-the-year reviews when we measure… Continue reading
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Dear Kamala, A Few Words Please
“…(Former) President Trump has fueled a culture of fear, racism, and demonization as part of his efforts to resuscitate a culture of white Christian nationalism.” (Page 258 American Nightmare: Facing the Challenge of Fascism Henry A. Giroux) Dear Vice-President, I… Continue reading
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75, a Lifetime of Experience, and a College Degree: What’s Next?
Reflecting on my life journey, I have concluded that achieving your dreams is possible at any age. It took me nearly fifty-eight years from my high school graduation in 1966 to graduate from college this past May with a BA… Continue reading
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A Few Thoughts About Higher Education at Any Age
The following essay is an updated version of an earlier one and was recently published on Linkedin. So, a funny thing happened to me on my way to two degrees during an eight-year journey: an A.A. in English and a… Continue reading
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KING
King I was nineteen years old on April 4, 1968when the bullet full of hate scorn the fear of losing…a nation of white supremacyMURDERED Dr. Martin Luther King JR Do you remember where you were? I was living in my parent’s apartment in the… Continue reading
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________into 2024
I’ve been arguing with myself over how to describe the transition into 2024. Sliding. Falling. Crushing. Panicking. Skipping. I mean, 2023 was not too bad for me/us. We’re slowly rejoining the rest of the human race with dinners out, attending… Continue reading
