By Eric Le Roy
“The world is a comedy for those who think, and a tragedy for those who feel” – Horace Walpole
“Only the Lonely” was the signature song of a guy named Roy Orbison, a star in the early rock’ n’ roll era. Orbison died in 1988 of a heart attack at the age of 52. Songs are full of lonely guys; they were back … Read the rest
By Eric Le Roy
REMEMBRANCE by Rainer Rilke
And you wait, keep waiting for that one thing
which would infinitely enrich your life:
the powerful, the unique and uncommon,
the awakening of sleeping stones —
depths that would reveal you to yourself.
In the dusk you notice the book shelves
with their volumes in brown and gold;
and you think of places where you traveled,
of paintings, and shimmering gowns… Read the rest
Content 12+ It’s an unusual life, being an expat. It’s not merely about learning a new language or adjusting to unfamiliar food. It’s about existing in two worlds—one you left behind, and one that still feels like it doesn’t fully accept you. It’s about navigating a life where your identity is both anchored and adrift, where your sense of belonging is stretched between a past you can’t return to and … Read the rest
By Eric Le Roy
Content 18+ I remember walking through the streets of Martinsburg, West Virginia when I was a kid. There was one main street and a couple of fairly busy ones shooting off in different directions on each side. But it was Queen Street, the ‘hub’ of Martinsburg, so to speak, where the busy shops were. I was very young at the time, maybe 6 or 7, and … 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
