Category: Essays
When Nobody Cares or Listens (But a Girl Smiles) by Edmund Janas, II
I end up at McDonald’s usually because it’s nicely lit and makes for a convenient place to get picked up by my Uber or Lyft, especially when I’m in an unfamiliar neighborhood. My order is always simple: regular coffee, fries, or...
Observations on Society: Judgments, Character, and Freedom
Observations on Society:Judgments, Character, and Freedom By Edmund Janas If I just listened to my...
Breaking Free from the Shackles of Stuff: Navigating Life Without Material Possessions
Brego examines the concept of ownership in the digital age and the idea that material items can cause stress and anxiety. It looks at how Web 3 technology promises better security through trustless systems and how we can be better stewards of our planet and its resources instead of obsessing over “stuff”.
Creating True Equity with Web 3.0
This essay by Edmund is an uplifting reflection on life and the opportunities presented to us by the world. It shares his journey from facing obstacles to finding his own path and creating a space for those who share “the good heart” to come together. The essay speaks from personal experience to create an emotional connection and encourages readers to strive for a more equitable and egalitarian world.
A BIPOC-Owned Media Production Company: A Risk Worth Taking?
The Trials of a Middle-Aged BIPOC-Owned Multimedia Production Company Startup: Navigating the ever-changing landscape of corporate giants and industry disruptors while staying true to your mission.
Don’t be Fooled: Listen to What is Being Said and Done
In business and in meaningful relationships, listening to what is actually being said and done is...
The Unexpected Love of a King and an Actress (research)
What if King Edward and Hattie McDaniel 82 years ago and challenged the systems and institutions that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now challenge.
My cats are driving me crazy, but I love them anyway
Cats are endlessly fascinating as they are both curious and selfish…even rude, but never seeming mean about it. (except for when they are killing things for fun…that can’t be excused) Whereas we humans, far too...
The Culture Wars Have Gotten Rid of Reason
In light of recent culture wars, it seems that some people have a disdain for knowledge and education. They don’t want fair play, the rule of law, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Perhaps more accurately, a few people...
A Grandmother’s Love is Not Limited by Circumstances
A Summer Tradition: Rice Pudding and Resilience By Edmund J. Janas, II I have my very own family tradition which I don’t believe anyone else in my extended family has. It comes from my childhood in the projects of Utica,...
Memoir: That Golden Thread from Childhood, Still Tethers Me to My Parents
Technology, Science, and The Arts Converge Upon an Outcast Boy This is what I want for Christmas. A 2-xl Robot from 1978 and the T.I. Personal computer from 1983…It was the first learning toy I got when I was 8 years old....
