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Thoughts that occur to this writer too late to say in the moment but are too important not to share.
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CORPORATE GREED? READER, LOOK IN THE MIRROR!
“We have met the enemy, and he is us!” [Pogo cartoonist Walt Kelly, circa 1970]
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Phil Church
OBSERVING MUSLIM RAMADAN DURING THE CHRISTIAN EASTER SEASON
We “observed” both Christian Easter Season and Muslim Ramadan in our household this year. The choice was ours but then maybe, as part of some divine…
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REVERENCE FOR LIFE
Mottos often have double meanings that add to their richness and relevance. Living by those mottos can also be enriching … but also so, so challenging.
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THE HONG KONG GAMBIT
Friends, my novel is publsished!
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THE STONE CAMEL
A wink and a smile can last across generations.
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BEACHCOMBER
Sometimes a humble stranger can have a lasting impact.
A NOTE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL
For centuries civilizations have built walls to keep others out, not recognizing how those walls can also close them in.
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A PEACE CURRICULUM FOR OUR SCHOOLS
A “STEM” curriculum has served America well in building our capability to explore space. Adopting a “PEACE” curriculum for our schools could help us to…
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Phil Church
GETTING TO “NO”
Our country needs a new motivational book, this time one heralding the importance of saying “no.” I think I’m the perfect person to write it.
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RISING TIDES AND SINKING BOATS
The assertion that ‘a rising tide raises all boats’ is a major rationale for fostering economic growth at home and abroad. It has seldom worked that…
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DANDELION ECONOMICS
The basics of responsible money and environmental management can be taught at an early age. Just outside in the yard is a promising place to start.
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Phil Church
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