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I Would Have Been A Poet

by Gary Calhoun

I Would Have Been a Poet: Finding Clarity in the Final Chapters

From janitor to psychologist, one man reflects on a lifetime of "doing" to discover a singular, heartfelt truth: the ultimate legacy is found in the words of a poet. A moving essay on perspective and the clarity of age.

Is the News Industry the New WWE?

by Gary Calhoun

"Stop me if this sounds familiar: A 'villain' who wants to destroy our way of life, a 'hero' who is the only one who can save us, and a scripted rivalry designed to keep you angry.
 

No, I’m not talking about WrestleMania. I’m talking about the 6 o'clock news.
 

I took a deep dive into how the news industry has traded investigative journalism for the WWE playbook. Read why 'the truth' is the first casualty of the media's manufactured storylines."

Beyond Your New Year’s Resolutions: Finding Your True Self Through Reflection

by Gary Calhoun

Challenge the traditional "hustle Culture" of typical New Year's Eve resolutions. The most effective and meaningful resolutions begin with self-reflection and acceptance of your true self.

Latest Oxy Threat confronting Americans is Digital Oxy…

by Gary Calhoun

Over 4000 reads online - A commentary on the emerging "Digital Oxy" epidemic in America

Kindness Opens Doors

by Gary Calhoun

Enjoy the story of this unexpected encounter on a regional train traveling to Siena Italy from Florence.

Much Too Young

by Gary Calhoun

A short story originally published in the Adelaide Independent Monthly Literary Magazine, No. 56, December 2022 pages 155-159. This is a longer read than my typical post. Here is the story of a young boy tending his father on a sidewalk in the tenements of Jacksonville FL.