by Susan Ternyey, June-July 2024 How did governments begin? From ancient times philosophers have thought about and discussed governance. For some background, see It seems obvious that the government of societies began as an outgrowth of the family. As children grew up, the extended family became a tribe. Tribes expanded when other individualsContinue reading “Essay on Governance”
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The Lute Player
by ST, mid 1980s I was a lute player I traveled along any road that I happened to happen upon, any road that happened to fit the day’s song. I was a lute player I had no abode I wandered wherever by whatever mode, and the lute that I carried was my only load. 1.Continue reading “The Lute Player”
School Daze
by ST, late 1980s With the beginning of a new school year, it’s a good time to think about what we want for our children in Life. In general terms, we want them to be happy and successful. Most of us don’t think that means they have to be brain surgeons or rocket scientists (unlessContinue reading “School Daze”