Author Archives: Stan
Peace through Tango
Most of my life has been a pursuit of peace. Even though I’ve had to literally fight to achieve it at times. A colleague and I were discussing martial arts, after I presented a workshop for his leadership team on … Continue reading
Guest essay from Serra Sewitch-Posey
There’s ice on the ground, steam rising from parked cars blasted by morning sun. Cherry blossoms have begun to bloom, along with crocuses and daffodils. On the way to school Mina notices a plant that looks like a snowflake- a … Continue reading
Too simple? Maybe not…
I’ve been thinking about the crisis in the Ukraine, as Russia seemingly threatens military incursion with a goal of protecting themselves against NATO expansion and preserving their strategically important naval base in Crimea. This has been an ongoing source of … Continue reading
The time has come for the militant moderate
It took a lot to make my Grandpa angry. He never raised his voice. He didn’t sweat the small stuff. He was a good neighbor and generally received the same treatment in return. He was a strong man, but he … Continue reading