A gnat in amber
In this story, all names, events, places, and linguistic analogies have been altered beyond recognition for political reasons. Nevertheless, the people whose story I am telling are just as influential…
The Sorcerer’s Trail
Once, I had an acquaintance. I would never have met him under normal circumstances, as we were involved in very different things, but somehow I was lucky to know him.…
Fairy Tales · Leadership · Motivation
Black Sea sabre-toothed fish
A pioneer camp in Crimea on the southern coast. It’s the largest after Artek and some camp called Orlyonok, but those are more like “multi-camps,” while this one is a…
Leadership · Motivation · Politics
Dogs on a leash
It is often heard that all dog owners should be required to keep their dogs on a leash. There is a call for special laws, and if such laws already…
Fairy Tales · Information · Motivation · Politics
The world of Harry Potter
The world of Harry Potter, as described by J.K. Rowling, illustrates a modern layperson’s understanding of science and the scientific process quite well. Magical knowledge is found in certain special…
400 things a child should know
Determination Often, delayed rewards are greater than immediate ones. Much greater. The world around you will constantly tempt you with a treat now instead of a meal later. Cartoons instead…