The most precious thing we have is life,
yet it has absolutely no trade-in value
HB Paksoy
Or, does it? The real question is, to whom? Genesis 2:7 “Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” Imagine making a chair, or bed, or a chest of drawers. Regardless of the quality, it is your own make. You used your own resources, wood, and paint. If somebody takes it away without your permission,...
https://www.academia.edu/127736523/Five_years_on_Identities_2001_
Five years on:
Identities (2001)
HB Paksoy, DPhil
In a given polity, interactions between the Governed and the Governing Strata are symbiotic. The Governed desire, and indeed need, infrastructure services organized. If such basic foundations are not provided, the economic activity so deeply cherished by both groups cannot be realized. The Governing Strata cannot function without the Governed. After all, without the Governed,...
February 28, 2025 06:20 EDT
Culture The Tribulations of Novelists: Fighting Their Own Characters and Everybody Else
The question of how success is measured has been asked throughout history. The answer varies from moment to moment, subject to subject – particularly in the case of the novelist. One standard remains distinct from the awards, royalties and publishing opportunities: the reception of the novel by its intended audience.
By HB Paksoy
There’s a saying popular amongst writers: “Do not...