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by Michael Parise | Oct 4, 2012
Along with many of you, I viewed the much-touted presidential debate. Sadly I do not feel any better informed after the debate than before. This is because: I have grown cynical about what is possible versus what is probable in American politics; it’s...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 21, 2012
The recent comments of a political candidate that 47% of the American population has become dependent on government assistance and is content with their situation sounds to me a lot like assigning blame. He seems to be saying that somehow our country is “less than”...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 18, 2012
I spent the weekend near Brattleboro, Vt. At the bed and breakfast I met Joseph from New York who, in his early forties, decided to change careers, go back to school, and become a lawyer. Gutsy move! He now practices law and is a part time judge in a lower court,...
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by Michael Parise | Sep 12, 2012
As a highly sensitive person I coped for many decades by compartmentalizing my life. I allowed my brain to process nearly all my emotions and reactions in order not to feel them. I thought I was protecting myself from being overwhelmed by feelings of compassion and...
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by Michael Parise | Aug 29, 2012
I’ve been wanting to inquire about the fascination many in our country have with firearms. There seem to be four major categories of people who enjoy the use of guns: 1. The majority of people with guns say they want them for sport hunting of wild animals...
