The lies we sell ourselves

I recently finished Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong written by James Loewen, and while I admitted to reading several other history books as well, I think I’m rather more stunned by a single idea that Loewen’s writing so clearly and with such distinct reasoning catalyzed in my mind … Read more

History, social class, and cyprus

Cyprus was a relaxing experience and one to which I realize that I am privileged enough to be able to put into my agenda.  In this day and age of workaholics and a life that never stops, it’s more necessary then ever to regain perspective or just disconnect from all the responsibility that life teaches … Read more