Socially Distanced, Mentally Isolated

“Coronavirus has made the mighty kneel and brought the world to a halt like nothing else could. Our minds are still racing back and forth, longing for a return to “normality”, trying to stitch our future to our past and refusing to acknowledge the rupture” (Roy).    Nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic and…

Short Story: To the Coast

A short historical fiction about the civilian evacuation in 1945 from the port of Gotenhafen.

Near the end of World War II, a pair of siblings attempts to seek out a new start following the arrest of their parents.

Silence is not (and never will be) CONSENT.

“This stays between us OK.” C’mon, don’t be such a wuss.” “Oh c’mon! You’re the one that was asking for it!”.  Stop, Stop, Stop!  Is all you scream inside your head. You cannot speak, nay, you are numb in every corner of your body — yet you take it. How do I speak? Why can’t…

Climate Change, a vicious killer: Temperatures

One of the main effects of climate change that we can observe is changes in temperature. Temperatures have now risen to 1 degree Celsius or 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since pre-industrial times, the 1850s. The world has continued to become hotter under our noses, notwithstanding the health issues that come up with an increase in temperatures…

News: Taliban sweeps in as US withdraws from Afghanistan (Vice)

“Do I trust the Taliban? No, but I trust the capacity of the Afghan military, who is better trained, better equipped and more competent in terms of conducting war.”  – President Joe Biden, USA   Despite these words of assurance by the US President, the Taliban has made significant gains after a peace deal was…

The Unknown Stories of Rocky I

Rocky (or Rocky 1) is the first movie of the movie saga Rocky that now includes 8 movies. Released in 1976, it is directed by John G. Avildsen (Karate Kid, Save the Tiger), and written by Sylvester Stallone. Sylvester also plays in the film alongside Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. The first Rocky…