Category Archives: Conditions of Possibility
Overgrown and Simplified
Greek Lessons Although I don’t speak Greek, I’ve been studying it off and on for years. That’s why, when at the neighborhood bookstore, I saw a book entitled “Greek Lessons”, I felted provoked and bought it. The book, by South … Continue reading
Sovereignty
Burkina Faso, like many African countries, was once a French colony. Although the country eventually gained its independence, it was still largely controlled by France. Corrupt leaders made deals with the French permitting the latter to exploit the country’s national … Continue reading
baby dolls
Your childhood follows you wherever you go. Every day we hear about children being abused, abducted, and even murdered. It’s the same news over and over but without anyone asking “Why does this happen?” Instead the focus seems to be … Continue reading
Taking care of Bro
In 1969, the Hollies recorded the big hit “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother”. The song was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Russell, at the time, was dying of lymphoma. It was the last song he wrote. It’s … Continue reading
Meraki
It was a time of transition when myth was being exchanged for philosophy and minds were eagerly finding new paths to explore. Thales was from Miletus, a Greek city on the cost of Anatolia. Born during Greek’s archaic period, Thales … Continue reading



