Author Archives: Nan Mykel

About Nan Mykel

At 79, I was just about to stop keeping a journal, but that felt like accepting that growth was finished. I don't want to be finished, yet! I'm 80 now, and struggling to communicate with you, if you'll come and set awhile. P.S. My how time flies! I'm 82 now.

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Posted on March 22, 2019

Dr. Rex (It is What it Is) recommended this blog and I agree: Steve McCurry’s Blog Steve’s body of work spans conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture alike – yet always retains the human element Founded by Steve … Continue reading →

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Fear Used to Promote Aggression — Read in theConversation.com

Posted on March 20, 2019

Demagogues have always used fear for intimidation of the subordinates or enemies, and shepherding the tribe by the leaders. Fear is a very strong tool that can blur humans’ logic and change their behavior. When ideologies manage to get hold … Continue reading →

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Drinking Poetry

Posted on March 19, 2019

Originally posted on Literary Remains:
I am unable to Poe and wanting to Plath as I listen in darkness to Longfellow’s serenade drinking absolute torch and Twain as Ayr’s bard Burns, like Dante’s Inferno sliding down… down… my throat ere…

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I Wanted to be Included in on This One!

Posted on March 19, 2019

Sorry–I couldn’t let this one pass…

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Reparations? NO!

Posted on March 19, 2019

The idea of paying attention to past wrongs while continuing to cause more and accelerated wrongs at the same time is…wrong. Halting continued and increasing racism is what’s important–not a pretend show that we are truly repentant.

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Current Violence: New Zealand…

Posted on March 18, 2019

Don’t only authors usually autograph their books?  That means… (Observation by Jill Dennison:  Trump’s a plagiarist or he really thinks he is…)                  

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Writing a Poem

Posted on March 18, 2019

I’m writing a poem, waiting for an image to lead me on while eating Greek yogurt…No, can’t do both at the same time. Now I am writing a poem, my eyes closed……………. A snapping turtle. I’m falling asleep. No, I … Continue reading →

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