by Eric Le Roy
Content 18+ An article has recently come under my nose which, to say the very least, compares Europe very favorably with the United States. In fact, this piece, written by an author who usually knows better, is so lacking in objectivity as to provoke a response from me. It’s anti-American thesis is twofold: (1) the ‘American Dream’ is nothing more than a ‘masterful sales pitch’ that … Read the rest
Content 18+ Typically, it's Eric who responds to me, but presently, as I peruse his articles, I find I've got a thing or two to pass on to him. You discourse on contemporary existence, nascent generations, ignorance, and technological enslavement...
Ah, the very word 'Millennial' seems to drip with disdain from the lips of many a Baby Boomer. They look upon this younger generation and see a landscape littered with … Read the rest
Content 21+ In the grand theater of human existence, civilizations rise and fall, leaving their marks like actors exiting the stage. One role that continues to be recast is the pursuit of prosperity, driven by intoxicating ideals. The American Dream, a concept as American as apple pie, plays this role to perfection. But beneath its glossy veneer lies a sinister truth. It promises success and wealth but also fuels ecological … Read the rest
Content advisory 18+ I once saw a film called "Field of Dreams" which involved a man hearing a voice in a cornfield that told him what to do -- which he did -- and what happened as a result. The idea behind it was simple but profound: how can we find the past again and correct it? Or maybe better would be to ask, "How can we HEAL the past?"… Read the rest
Content advisory 18+ The other day a friend of mine was trying to explain something during a lesson we were having on Skype. He is a 49-year-old Russian businessman who used to live in America. He is very pro-American, or, shall I say, pro-West, in terms of what he considers its more highly evolved way of life. BUT he is Russian at heart, which I can only explain (to myself … Read the rest
