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Sailing the Saronic Gulf: Discovering the Other Greek Islands

Gliding into the harbor on blue waters as still as glass, I climbed up to the top deck for a good look at the handsome town. Behind the white sailboats, moored along the waterfront, a boardwalk buzzed with energy. Behind it were a series of two-story buildings—shops on the bottom, apartments on top—baking in the…


The Hydra of Modern Times

The myths of the ancient worlds, as we have discussed before, have profound truths and insights to tell us now, if we would but listen to them. One that I find particularly relevant at this present juncture of history is the story of the Lernaean Hydra, or just the Hydra. To recall, the Hydra was…