Afghanistan
I wrote some time ago about how I felt the Afghanistan situation should end, and would end. An excellent opinion piece from the LA Times …
“The Kurds”
Can we stop for a moment, take a breath, and think about the Kurds and the Middle East? I would like to know exactly what …
Income Distribution
So much of the American debate these days is over income distribution. The Census Bureau data states that the top quintile of earners (top 20%) …
More “On Russia”
More “On Russia” Sometimes in order to understand complex relationships you must investigate the history of your subjects. I believe that even a limited understanding …
On Trusting in Life
December 17, 2019 Dear Grandson, Thanks for calling me the other day. It feels really good to hear such an enthusiastic thank you for a …
On Disappointment
Dear Grandson, Well, life really sucks sometimes, doesn’t it? You went through a huge effort applying to a couple of schools and you got rejected. …
Life’s Uncertanties
Hi, Your grandmother was telling me a bit about your conversation yesterday. WOW! Being 20 years old ain’t easy. I heard a comment this morning, …
Religion
During a conversation with my daughter, the mother of two of my young grandsons, she told me that she was thinking about the place of …
Blockchain
What is Blockchain? First and foremost, it is an emerging technology. It is a capability that requires computers, software, business specific application software, protocols, rules, …
Global Warming: An Essay
Even among my small circle of friends, there seem to be polarized beliefs about global warming, or climate change. I sampled six months of columns …
