Author Archives: William Sundwick

Glimpsing the Terrible Twos

Published October 11, 2017 in Warp & Woof Glimpsing the Terrible Twos Sole Custody of a 22-month-Old for a Weekend William Sundwick Friday Friday was dedicated to preparation for an awesome responsibility. We paternal grandparents were about to move into our Son and Daughter-in-law’s house for an entire weekend. Sure, we could make excursions toContinue reading “Glimpsing the Terrible Twos”

Who Do You Love? Bo Diddley’s Masterpiece

Published October 5, 2017 in Warp & Woof Who Do You Love? Bo Diddley’s Masterpiece William Sundwick On Chicago’s South Side, in the 1940s, a rich culture of recently arrived African-Americans from the rural South made for an enduring musical legacy. While not the sole birthplace of what we came to know as “Rock-and-Roll,” theContinue reading “Who Do You Love? Bo Diddley’s Masterpiece”

Moral Struggles: Narcissism vs. Humility

Published September 28, 2017 in Warp & Woof Moral Struggles: Narcissism vs. Humility William Sundwick Power and Intimidation Self-righteousness is the sole property of the narcissist.  He is always right. Those who have differing opinions are always wrong. And, he believes that if we are to be moral creatures, righteousness must be enforced. Wrong mustContinue reading “Moral Struggles: Narcissism vs. Humility”

Misogyny: It’s a Matter of Degree …

Published September 21, 2017 in Warp & Woof Misogyny: It’s a Matter of Degree … William Sundwick Last month, I published a piece entitled “A Feminist Manifesto (from a Heteronormative Male Who Raised Only Sons).”  In it I attempted to outline the long history of patriarchy in all Euro-Asian societies, beginning with the Neolithic revolutionContinue reading “Misogyny: It’s a Matter of Degree …”

Exploring the Sundwick Automotive Photo Library: Part III

Published August 28, 2017 in Warp & Woof Exploring the Sundwick Automotive Photo Library: Part III – Imports in the Heart of the Auto Industry, Detroit-Flint, 1953-63 William Sundwick Beginning in the 1950s, before Detroit discovered “compacts,” there were dealer franchises in the heart of the auto industry, from Detroit to Flint, that sought toContinue reading “Exploring the Sundwick Automotive Photo Library: Part III”

A Feminist Manifesto (from a Heteronormative Male Who Raised Only Sons)

Published August 22, 2017 in Warp & Woof A Feminist Manifesto (from a Heteronormative Male Who Raised Only Sons) William Sundwick Patriarchy Let’s not trivialize the “elephant in the room.” Patriarchy has been the near universal social structure throughout the Euro-Asian world since the Neolithic revolution of agriculture, perhaps 12,000 years ago. It has beenContinue reading “A Feminist Manifesto (from a Heteronormative Male Who Raised Only Sons)”