Tag: culture
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Topics I Like To Discuss
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’m a firm believer that the best conversations happen at the intersection of history, religion, sports, and literature. While I have deep interests in these areas, I never close the door on a new topic; there’s always something to learn when you’re willing to listen. To me, a real discussion isn’t about…
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Post 1- Soccer History To The World Cup
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom the mud-caked fields of 19th-century Britain to the roaring stadiums of the modern era, soccer has evolved from a chaotic village pastime into “The Beautiful Game.” While the rules were codified in London pubs, the spirit of the sport truly went global in 1930, when thirteen nations braved long journeys to…
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Life Is An Amusement Park
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe turnstile clicks behind you, and for a moment, there is only the soft, rhythmic hum of a machine powering down. The neon lights of the midway fade into a gentle, velvet black as the world goes quiet. Your heart takes its final beat, your eyes drift shut, and the heavy coat…
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Week Five – The Rise and Fall of a Giant: Why DEC Mattered.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo understand why working in VMS Engineering was such a big deal, you have to understand what Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) was. In the 70s and 80s, DEC wasn’t just a computer company; it was the alternative to the “Big Blue” monopoly of IBM. The Mill in Maynard Founded in 1957 by…
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The Invasion of Venezuela
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn light of the events of last evening regarding the reported attack of Venezuela, I wanted to address a few points. I’m also including a previous post from two weeks ago about regime change, along with two other posts that reflect a kind of internal debate I’ve been having—one suggesting that Trump…
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Trump Part 2 – Mentally and Physically Impaired
Reading Time: 4 minutesHarper Lee “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” The quote is accurate — not exactly earth‑shattering, but it carries a lot of meaning, and I really do try to think this way as much as I can. It speaks to fairness: is your…
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Trump Part 1 – Time for a Psychologist
Reading Time: 3 minutesI’m not a psychologist, but I do hold a BA in Psychology. I chose that path mainly because I’ve always been fascinated by the subject. I enjoy observing people and figuring out what makes them tick. Plus, I figured since I was a manager of people, this knowledge might come in handy—which,…
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Regime Change?
Reading Time: 3 minutesOil, Drugs, and the “President of Peace” Let me set the stage: One country nationalizes its oil industry. Another country objects, insisting the resources rightfully belong to them. That second country then orchestrates a regime change. Tension, pressure, and military involvement dominate the relationship. Sound familiar? It should—but this isn’t Venezuela today.…
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MAGA
Reading Time: 4 minutesDeconstructing Political Slogans: The History Behind the Term Political slogans often carry deep historical roots, even when they are revived in new contexts. One of the most recognizable in recent years is “Make America Great Again” (MAGA). While today it is strongly associated with Donald Trump’s campaigns, the phrase itself predates his…