…uncommon perspectives by Alyx Kaye
Everybody dies. It is part of the cycle of life – the final frontier from which there is no return. Throughout the history of the world, people’s experiences with death have been up close and personal. That is not to say death was something people looked forward to, but our ancestors were probably much more … Read More “Thoughts on Death” »
It is that time of year again. Healthcare costs are rising and once again, of course, it is entirely our fault, and we must be punished. We are too fat and have an unhealthy diet. We are not controlling our diabetes and blood pressure. We smoke and drink too much. We need to exercise and … Read More “Healthcare, Costs, and the Elephant in the Room” »
So, Trump is to be the next president. What a huge surprise as so many did not think he could do it. What should be far more alarming than Trump’s win are the resentments and divisions it is causing between people. Like it or not, Trump was a legitimate candidate, and any who voted for … Read More “Re-Directing the Anger Post-Election” »
The only way to break or weaken the hold of our two party systems is to sufficiently threaten their power base. They will only change if they are forced to, and this needs to happen. Otherwise, the status quo will be maintained, and we will not only get more of the same, but things will … Read More “Expressing Displeasure at the Polls” »
Remember experiencing those tough childhood lessons as we learned the rules of our society and how to function within it? When we had learned about acceptable behavior, and how to interact with others? Well those years formed the basis of our character and those lessons were meant to teach us how to survive as adults. … Read More “Childhood Lessons” »
Being an audience member is fine when attending an event, such as a Shakespearean play. Attendance is optional, and if the performance is poor you can always leave before it is over. You will not get your money back, but the experience is not going to have any long-term effects on your life. It can … Read More “We the Audience Members” »
Massive, unsettling change – it is hard to imagine it happening to our civilization isn’t it? We wake up every day with the expectation that our world will be as it was yesterday. Creatures of habit and routine, we depend on this for our sense of safety and stability. It is hard to imagine waking … Read More “Hard to Imagine Massive Change” »
I have decided that in my next life I am going to come back as characters in commercials. Why not? In commercials there is guaranteed happiness. I can have everything I have ever wanted, along with everything I never thought I wanted but have been convinced that I cannot live without. I will eagerly enter … Read More “Commercial Bliss” »
Every day, across America, there is a battle in the workplace that makes for a difficult and stressful atmosphere for many. It is an undeclared and largely ignored battle which comes complete with tactics, strategies, and propaganda. Power plays and drama are evident in the actions and attitudes of employees on one side, and employers … Read More “Workplace Battles” »
It is unmistakable that people worldwide are on the move and we are all witness to this, even if not all of us are moving. Rising levels of discontent, disillusion, and alarm have brought about a process of awakening that has provided the push for this movement. Evidence of this is clear no matter what … Read More “Trust is Lost and People are Moving” »
