Biography
How the Dream of Reaching Paris Turned Into a Tragedy
Arriving in Paris, the family was robbed by a thief on their very first day. They lost everything — from documents to personal belongings. But the most frightening part wasn't the robbery itself; it was the complete inaction of the police, who drove past every day and did nothing about a person sleeping on a bench. No social service was willing to help, and even the Red Cross was powerless. Only kind people — of many different nationalities — kept offering help.
By Maryna Timofieieva12 days ago in Chapters
Episode 3: "Who Are the 'Tsogo' People?"
Greetings, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of "The African Latino." On the previous episode, I explained the history of the 'Ateke' people and how they survived through hardships. Today's episode will be about the 'Tsogo' people.
By Michael Reynosoabout a month ago in Chapters
Episode 2: “Who Are The ‘Ateke’ People?”
Greetings, everyone. Welcome to “The African Latino.” In today’s episode, I will share with you in-depth information about the ‘Ateke’ peoples: who they are, their meaning, what they did during their daily lives, migration, survival, and staying true to their traditions.
By Michael Reynosoabout a month ago in Chapters
The African Latino: A Journey Back to Our Roots
Greetings, everyone, and welcome to "The African Latino." Every family has stories to pass on. Grandparents are the source of certain stories. Others reside in historical photos, family names, customs, languages, and locations that seem far apart from our daily existence. And occasionally, bits of our past are just waiting to be discovered via DNA, genealogy, and the tales passed down from earlier generations.
By Michael Reynosoabout a month ago in Chapters
Taming Wild Uncertainty
We are all, always, trudging forth into wild uncertainty. Will I still have a job next month? Do I understand this emerging technology well enough (i.e. are my decisions about using AI for some menial tasks but not creative ones correct)? Will I be able to keep both my kids in university this year? My uncertainties are not yours, but I know you have them too. Regardless of the unique nature of uncertainties, my best life solution -- when I am not tempted by that space where worry meets self-pity -- is to dive into my most creative tendencies and write my way through. So, I am regulating that impulse and committing to doing one new thing every week for a year. It's a big deal for middle aged folks, believe me. We love our comfort zones, but I haven't found a new show to stream since the end of Riot Women and The Other Bennett Sister, so now it the time to break out. Last night, my friend Rose invited me to see Mimi Oz with Silver Reeds at LaRev . New to me bands, a new to me venue and a new kind of hang out for one of my Camp Neekaunis friends and I. It's a good place to start, I think. In my experience, the emotional response to doing new things is at worst, a "well, that was OK, but I don't need to do it again," to absolute euphoria that lasts for days. This is how doing new things 1/52 worked out:
By Kate Baggott2 months ago in Chapters
Dig For The Positives
Introduction This piece is a threading together of a few things that happened this weekend in the Vocal communities and affected me. life throws things at us, sometimes expected, sometimes not, but we do have to deal with them, and if possible take some good from them.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Chapters
My story
Hi my name is Mariella. I’m 25 years old currently. As a toddler through twelve years old I was sexually, mentally and physically abused. I went through five different families until one adopted me and my siblings together which I lived there for seven years until I turned 18. I than moved out and stayed with friends on their couches when they could let me stay. I met my partner Chris at 20 and we got married around 21 and we’ve gone through a divorce together and almost seven years of one g each other so far.
By Mariella Chastain2 months ago in Chapters
Why Trump Failed to Defeat Iran? – The Importance of Geography in Modern Conflicts
Why Trump Failed to Defeat Iran? – The Importance of Geography in Modern Conflicts The recent military confrontation between the United States and Iran has renewed one of the oldest questions in military strategy: Can a powerful military always achieve its political objectives? While the United States possesses one of the world's most advanced armed forces, many defense analysts argue that geography remains one of the greatest challenges in any conflict. Understanding the role of terrain, logistics, and strategic depth helps explain why military campaigns can be far more complex than they appear.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Chapters
Bugs in the Agreed 60-Day Roadmap Between the US & Iran
Bugs in the Agreed 60-Day Roadmap Between the US & Iran The recently announced 60-day roadmap between the United States and Iran has been welcomed by many governments as a significant diplomatic breakthrough. After months of military tensions, missile exchanges, economic uncertainty, and fears of a wider regional conflict, the agreement offers a rare opportunity for both sides to step back from confrontation and focus on diplomacy. However, while the roadmap has generated optimism, many experts believe it contains several weaknesses, loopholes, and unresolved issues that could threaten its success.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Chapters
Pakistan Warns India: Is Another Conflict on the Horizon?
Pakistan Warns India: Is Another Conflict on the Horizon? Relations between Pakistan and India have once again become the focus of international attention following recent statements by Pakistani officials regarding national security and water resources. While there has been no official declaration of war, growing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have raised questions about the future of peace and stability in South Asia.
By Wings of Time 4 months ago in Chapters
