It is horrible to watch something extremely important and undervalued being slowly undermined, perhaps ultimately destroyed, by people who do not understand it, and do not understand its worth. Including its worth to them. You would be forgiven for thinking the above was the introductory paragraph to an article about the United Nations. And alas, … Continue reading The Tragedy of Swedish Development Aid
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Holding the Center in Difficult Times
A reflection on how not to go mad when things seem to be going crazy The first time I voted in the US presidential election, in 1980, I cast my vote for Congressman John Anderson. He was a former Republican running as an independent on a socially-liberal, fiscally-conservative platform. Anderson’s quixotic campaign is mostly forgotten … Continue reading Holding the Center in Difficult Times
Third-Age Thoughts
Initial reflections after a long professional career in public service for sustainability On January 1, 2025, I woke up to the reality that I was actually and truly retired. I have no professional position, no company or business to maintain, no formal work responsibilities, at all. I am living on my income from a modest … Continue reading Third-Age Thoughts
Alan AtKisson 