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Roman Dreams and Our Reality

Rome. The very name conjures up images of golden cuirass clad men riding painted horses as they enter the city to the cheers

01 Jun

I’ve been bemused listening to the venerable Dr. Fauci and those who insist, even defend, his take on the Covid pandemic. He

18 Apr

I’ve given it a lot of thought recently – living life on one’s own terms. I’m not positive I know what that means. In

29 Jan

There was a time when the Catholic church stood supreme in Europe. To question the papacy, church dogma, or even the faith

11 Nov

Nonage. A period of immaturity or youth. That is the dictionary definition of a word that features prominently in one of the

15 Jun

Sometimes, if I concentrate hard enough, I can still see them all. Mike, Al, Tom, Mark, and some

01 Feb

I am given to think that the saying is true; all glory is fleeting. The origins of the phrase are shrouded in

29 Jan

I was sitting at my desk minding my own business when this article popped up on my screen. I get alerts

11 Jan

George Orwell has been referenced a lot lately, with people using his book 1984 as

22 Dec

I had to write this piece, just had to. You may agree with it or not, but I hope it at least makes you think.

01 Aug