Craig Maciolek
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Finding Peace
A boy stands atop a small hill of dirt in an otherwise flat and grassy yard. He is set like a crouching wrestler, waiting for the next assault. There are three other boys taking turns trying to get to the… Continue reading
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As The Waters Rise
Love is more powerful than reason. So is anger, hatred, sadness and fear. In fact, all emotions can reach a level of intensity where they can twist and distort, then turn-off reason. There are no exceptions to this. The mistake… Continue reading
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O, The Calamity!
O, the calamity it is to celebrate suffering. Like a badge of honor. Permission to punish. Absolution of immaturity. Growth requires work that is not seen by anyone. Impossible in a society where success is measured by praise. Continue reading
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We Are The River
Emotional energy flows like water. Our individual lives are the path of a single drop, while our families are just a trickle. Our neighborhoods are creeks, our communities are streams, this nation is a mighty river, and the world is… Continue reading
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Understanding Politics
In the bleachers of a little league ball field, a young girl ambles up and sits next to her uncle in that carefree “I have nothing else to do so I might as well bother you and maybe get some… Continue reading
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The Evolution of Civilization
Money is a tool, no different than a hammer. It can be used to build a house, or tear one down. It can also be used to build a wall, kill an enemy, or open a beer bottle. Logic is… Continue reading
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