Monthly Archives: April 2017

When ‘Google’ became a verb, and not just a search engine, we knew that we were witnessing a dramatic shift in the way we access information. In the old days, it used to be the encyclopedias that opened the door … Continue reading →

“In the Republic of Stories” began as a 6 month experiment to apply a narrative critical mind to the 2008 Presidential election process as it is covered by the mainstream media. What made it distinct from the other political blogs … Continue reading →

Oh the stories we shared on Inauguration Day a little over a year ago, the feelings we had of the beginning of a brave new world, the sense of common purpose among the huddled masses on that cold, cold day-where … Continue reading →

I have just watched the Obama Oval Office speech, the second of his time as President. I know the talking heads have already made a big deal about the stilted, professorial style, the lecture tone, the folded hands in front, … Continue reading →

“Obama the Snob” writes  former Bush Speechwriter, Michael Gerson in today’s Washington Post. “What does he do now? writes Peter Baker in the New York Times Magazine suggesting Obama might have to change ‘ his approach.’ The Tea Party are … Continue reading →

I remember my sister coming home from exams and telling all the family that she had failed dismally. When the results came out, she passed, of course, and we were all so relieved. She was exhilarated and I remember asking … Continue reading →

He once owned a boat called “Nautilus” and lets just say that it was not the most seaworthy craft, and he was not the most seaworthy sailor. But if you ever wanted Bob Slowey to dive deep into his rich … Continue reading →

I was an avid follower of the 2008 elections because I was writing a book on the campaigns, using them as a case study in narrative critical method. If the contest was really a battle of stories, how could one … Continue reading →

36 murders get reported in one night’s news this week. 36 life stories have ended. But what other stories get attached to them? We heard news of 15 killings at a school in Germany, followed by another 14 dead  in … Continue reading →

What is torture? When if ever is it legal? Does it ever work? What has got me intrigued in listening to these Senate hearings this week on fundamental moral issues is how they appear to converse  without having to display … Continue reading →