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“pain”

Feb
27
2010
War & Peace By Jeff Courter | Comments turned off

Afghanistan – The Trials of Tribal Leaders

In the Afghan War, winning battles against the Taliban is one way to measure progress. But winning hearts and minds of the Afghan people will require a much deeper commitment. It’s worth considering what keeps tribal leaders up at night…

Feb
10
2010
Life & Death, War & Peace By Jeff Courter | Comments turned off

9/11 – New Photos Remind Us What We’ve Lost

A picture is worth a 1000 words. New aerial photos of 9/11 leave us hollow and haunted. “The War on Terror” sometimes seems complex and conceptual. But this is raw and real. It deserves to stay fixed in our minds.

Jan
14
2010
Spirituality & Science, War & Peace By Jeff Courter | 1 comment

1984 Redux – Lessons for Terrorists

What’s ahead for Afghanistan – and other oppressed people of the world? History gives us some clues. So does a haunting message from classic literature…

Nov
10
2009
Celebrating Life, Life & Death, War & Peace By Jeff Courter | Comments turned off

Veterans – Honoring the Call of Duty

One soldier’s view on Veteran’s Day. Why U.S. military service matters in war or peace. And how you can help today.

Oct
7
2009
Celebrating Life, Everyday Living By Jeff Courter | Comments turned off

Chicago Olympic Gold: Going…Going…Gone

Chicago lost its Olympic bid but will no doubt rise again. One Chicagoan feels the pain, while putting defeat into perspective.

Aug
23
2009
Life & Death, War & Peace By Jeff Courter | 1 comment

A Soldier’s Question

A poem about a soldier’s final moments – focused on the struggle to choose between beauty and pain. This vignette reflects universal truths about the human experience.