Published February 28, 2019 in Warp & Woof Of Walls and Drowning Geopolitics of Climate Change in the 21st Century William Sundwick The term “geopolitics” was first used in the 19th century to refer to the influence of geography on political actions of nations. When U.S. Navy Captain Alfred T. Mahan published his seminal work,Continue reading “Of Walls and Drowning”
Author Archives: William Sundwick
Friends
Published February 14, 2019 in Warp & Woof Friends Is it What They Do for Us? Or, What We Do for Them? William Sundwick Aristotle defined three types of friends in the Nicomachean Ethics. Friendship could be for utility, pleasure, or goodness. Friends of utility are like business relationships; goods and services are exchanged byContinue reading “Friends”
Cold War
Published February 7, 2019 in Warp & Woof Cold War Deeper Context for Pawel Pawlikowski’s Film? William Sundwick Despite its title, Cold War is first and foremost a love story — a very Polish love story. Pawel Pawlikowski, as auteur, has already produced one Oscar-winning film, 2013’s Ida. Cold War is a contender for theContinue reading “Cold War”
Staying Anchored and Marking Time
Published January 31, 2019 in Warp & Woof Staying Anchored and Marking Time The Meaning of Routines William Sundwick About two years ago, I wrote a post for Warp & Woof called “Celebrating Banality.” It was a defense of the banal, quotidian routines in life. They were contrasted with the relatively rare moments of exhilarationContinue reading “Staying Anchored and Marking Time”
How Painful Can a 5-mile-per-hour Collision Be?
Published January 24, 2019 in Warp & Woof How Painful Can a 5-mile-per-hour Collision Be? Wrestling with GEICO and Koons Body Shop William Sundwick This is a No Good Deed Goes Unpunished (NGDGU) story. One sunny, thoroughly pleasant, Sunday afternoon in October, near the end of the fall election campaign, I was eager to getContinue reading “How Painful Can a 5-mile-per-hour Collision Be?”
Panjshir
Published January 18, 2019 in Warp & Woof Panjshir A Neighborhood Restaurant for Afghan Comfort Food William Sundwick Panjshir, a Falls Church eatery since 1985, moved to a new strip mall on the other side of the Little City in 2016. It’s now located even closer to my North Arlington neighborhood. And, neighborhood restaurant itContinue reading “Panjshir”
Whew! Made It!
Published January 11, 2019 in Warp & Woof Whew! Made It! Winning the Holiday Stress Game William Sundwick Little kids love to think about presents from Santa. I certainly did. And, as a teenager, I was eager to spend New Year’s Eve with my cousins in their suburban home. But, in adulthood, it’s all changed.Continue reading “Whew! Made It!”
Crossing Imaginary Borders
Published November 30, 2018 in Warp & Woof Crossing Imaginary Borders Subtle Transition from Toddler to Preschooler William Sundwick He’s three now. Birthdays are getting to be old hat for my grandson, who is learning to take them in stride. The calendar is still a fuzzy concept though. When asked at his party on Saturday,Continue reading “Crossing Imaginary Borders”
Who Killed the Anger?
Published November 22, 2018 in Warp & Woof Who Killed the Anger? Creative Tension in Rock Music William Sundwick First there was “blues.” It was raw. Sung and played by illiterate, marginalized sharecroppers in the Deep South. Somebody in New York decided that, if it could be made more pleasant, less painful to hear, especiallyContinue reading “Who Killed the Anger?”
2018 Election Recap
Published November 15, 2018 in Warp & Woof 2018 Election Recap Blue Ripple or Wave? William Sundwick It didn’t take long after the 2016 election for organizing to start. The Women’s March the day after the Inauguration was an affirmation of public disdain for the newly elected president and everything he stood for. So angry,Continue reading “2018 Election Recap”
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