Monthly Archives: February 2025

Sardanapalus

 A name that is not mentioned much anymore. However, in previous centuries it was widely used, and in fact many literate people believed he was the last Assyrian king. In truth, he never existed, but he was a useful legend. … Continue reading

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The Nightmare

A painting by Henry Fuseli (1741–1825), has always fascinated me. I felt it illustrated perfectly my feeling after waking from a nightmare. Yes, there were scary things in my dreams, but the lasting experience was in my chest. My breath … Continue reading

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My Latest Ponder

“Praxis”, interesting word, not used in common speech. In writing, it turns up in articles about social change, theories of politics, and very deep insights into how mankind organizes their social/political/philosophical mess. I must admit that I was unfamiliar with … Continue reading

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