Content 12+ There are things in life we cannot control, forces that shape us long before we have words to resist them. The movement of the stars, the turn of the seasons, the hands of time pressing onward. Politics shifts, economies rise and crumble, leaders come and go, wars ignite and extinguish, yet the world, indifferent and ancient, continues in its rhythm. The tides do not ask our permission, and … Read the rest
By Eric Le Roy
Content 21+ It is more than a little bit interesting how stating one’s political views can ruin a friendship. So wise, the old saying about two things to avoid at a party: religion and politics. Well, religion can be put on the back burner at most punch bowl bashes these days, but politics always seems to find a new life no matter what. Kind … Read the rest
By Eric Le Roy
Content 18+ The gray days turn now to early darkness – light-swallowing afternoons that have me leaving the apartment with my dogs when it is still daylight and returning 30 minutes later to sudden winds and the pitch black of precocious night. These afternoons end quicker than friendships when talking about places like Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine. Believe me, I know.
In the morning, … Read the rest
By Eric Le Roy
Content 18+ Yesterday, I had the pleasure of reading Artem’s article about the relocation of his life from Russia to Hungary. To say the essay was well-written would be a tremendous understatement; the prose was exceptional. It must also have hit a nerve because I noticed that a lot of people responded. Maybe it is emblematic of the dislocated times we live in, all stuck together … Read the rest
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
