A romantic struggle of freedom and conscience against all odds
“And I am, an absolute stranger, a bandit – from one terminology and insurgent – from other terminology” – “I am (romance)” by Mykola Khvylovy. Mykola Khvylovy was an author, a leader…
Prague Café Society
The plates were slammed on the small wooden tables and the smiles keep strict and clean. The waiter had no particular reason to celebrate today, a day like any other.…
Aged Out: My Immigration Experience in the US
In many ways, it was a Wednesday like any other. I was finishing up a shift at the Women’s Center in Chapel Hill, an organization that aimed to connect women with…
Review – The true ‘Iron Kingdom’
Book review: Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia 1600-1947 It’s an unfortunate fact of the present that Germans must shudder at the mention of their history. Any conversation will…
The Battles of the Sinclairs and the Real Socialist and Fascist Strive for Power
At present, I’m making my way through Sinclair Lewis’ It Can’t Happen Here. It’s a rather dated novel, detailing the rise of a fascist American leader who employs typical patriotic…