Category Archives: Cold War

Hypersanity – Why Do We Need It

Posted on 02/19/2024 by Jorge Medico

We live in a crazy world. This is a phrase I keep hearing with increasing frequency. You may have uttered it yourself recently. So when I came across the following by Neil Burton, I felt it was something worth sharing … Continue reading →

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Why We Fight

Posted on 01/02/2023 by Jorge Medico

Happy New Year to you all! 2022 may seem like it was just yesterday (smile) but the state of the world continues to be one of escalating conflict. Hence, I felt compelled to offer you my following essay. Why We … Continue reading →

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Antidotes to Fear of Death

Posted on 03/02/2022 by Jorge Medico

The show must go on, but for circumstances beyond one’s control, it sometimes starts late. For those of you who care, this work should have appeared on this site on Monday, but obviously, it’s only making an appearance now. Mea … Continue reading →

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Postcard From Latvia And Copenhagen

Posted on 07/23/2020 by Jorge Medico

I have to temporarily suspend my daily posting on this site for the next several weeks due to other immediate demands on my time, but will still attempt to sporadically offer something for your consideration, so please check back at … Continue reading →

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Stranger In A Strange Land

Posted on 05/06/2020 by Jorge Medico

Our train pulled into the station in Chicago, where we were met by my father’s uncle. He had lived in America since the start of World War II, owned a store selling fur coats on the South Side of Chicago, … Continue reading →

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Coming to America

Posted on 05/05/2020 by Jorge Medico

I was not involved in the decision to come to the USA, and to be honest, I wasn’t looking forward to the move. I had become accustomed to living with Monika’s family, my German was becoming more fluent each day, … Continue reading →

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