Humanity: Earth’s Ambitious Parasite

Content 18+ In the vast, interconnected tapestry of life, humanity has etched a role unparalleled by any predecessor. Our engagement with Mother Earth is a dichotomy of extraordinary innovation and relentless exploitation, reminiscent of a sophisticated parasite devouring resources, undermining the very essence of our world.

Since the dawn of existence, humans have not only demonstrated a profound ability to dramatically alter the environment but also a unique propensity for … Read the rest

Friends In The Blink Of An Eye

By Eric Le Roy

      Content 18+ I never used to give much thought to the subject of friendship. Oh, surface-wise I did, and I have assigned ‘Friendship’ as a topic many times to students over the years. “What Qualities Do You Look For in a Friendship? ” has always been a go-to gas burner for stiff brains.  One of those generic things like “What is the Meaning of ‘Success’” … Read the rest

One Disappears

By Eric Le Roy

Content 18+

I don’t get out much anymore, which is not the way I’ve lived my life. I’m 74, but that’s nothing; after a lifetime of excess, I’ve been pretty much a workaholic for the past 15 years. I’ve built a business as an ESL tutor, first by pounding the streets in Moscow, now and for the past six years working long days and evenings online … Read the rest

Jerry West And The Snows Of Yesteryear [Part 2]

By Eric Le Roy

Content 18+ (maybe even 21+)

Part 1: https://thinkmytime.com/jerry-west-and-the-snows-of-yesteryear

The Late Innings

Now a lot of the shops and businesses were opening, and through the vast draperies of snow that reminded him of some sort of grand circus tent or bazaar full of an endless array of curtains with glittering designs from maybe Turkey or some Arab land with belly dancers bearing beautiful gleaming jewels in their … Read the rest

Jerry West And The Snows Of Yesteryear [Part 1]

By Eric Le Roy

Content 18+ (maybe even 21+)

 

The Snows

A Return to Charleston

There was a light snow falling when Gary Smithers got off the bus at the Greyhound station in the center of town. It was early in the morning, just after 6.00 or thereabouts, and he searched the streets for a cafe, not wanting his first coffee of the day to come from the scabrous … Read the rest