Monthly Archives: April 2020

War of the Worlds

Posted on April 8, 2020 by pcostello

HG Wells wrote “War of the Worlds” when the Martians invade earth. Wells was an early advocate for universal laws and friend of FDR inspired the 4 Freedoms and The UN because how else could the world defend itself. Today … Continue reading →

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Living in Two Realities- Part Two

Posted on April 6, 2020 by pcostello

The real disease is not COVID19 I tried to get my friends, Stan and Ian, to tone it down, to step back, to try and listen and entertain the disagreement-embrace difference- the usual cliched language of some generic Masters in … Continue reading →

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Living in Two Realities

Posted on April 6, 2020 by pcostello

A friend thinks Trump is the worst- a friend thinks that Trump is the best:  She will vote for him again. A friend sees the latest Corona figures and says that we face catastrophe. Another sees the same figures and … Continue reading →

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A Plague of Cliches

Posted on April 6, 2020 by pcostello

The plague of cliches continues in epidemic proportions. English departments desperate for a vaccine apologize to Shakespeare and Hemingway and Flannery OConnor. As we approach our Pearl Harbor moment, let me assure you that the curve is flattening….(like what a … Continue reading →

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