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A letter to a loved one who has passed away

A LETTER TO A LOVED ONE WHO HAS PASSED AWAY The legendary basketball coach John Wooden writes in his book “Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success” about the concept of writing a letter to a loved one who has passed away. … Continue reading

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A Teddy Bear

  The breakdown of value systems in times of strife is witnessed at many layers in the rapid changes taking place after the Arab spring. Are we witnessing the Berlin wall moment of the Arab world? On seeing the oligarchs … Continue reading

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Notes with my uncle

Obtaining knowledge for the pleasure of knowing is fundamental to the human experience. This is knowledge not to pass exams or get a job or earn money, but obtained just for the pure joy of knowing. The pursuit of knowledge … Continue reading

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