Chic Hollis

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Chic Hollis is a longtime drummer and motorcyclist, who served in the US Air Force in North Africa. Married 4 times with 5 children born in 5 different countries on four continents, Chic is a politically independent citizen of the world interested in helping Americans understand the reality that is life overseas where many intelligent, educated, and industrious people aren't as privileged as we are in the US. He studied Latin, Greek, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German and ran several large companies. Sadly, Chic Has left this planet and we miss him very much, but we are very pleased to display his amazing writing works.

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Fortune-telling, Our Favorite Human Pastime

Humans find great amusement in trying to guess the future. Since they can't find enough happiness in their present circumstances, they look ahead expecting things to get better. 'If wishes were horses, beggars would ride!'.

A Dilemma for Modern Society

The dilemma discussed here is how to move forward in defending our nation when the people are tired of expensive and unproductive wars, ineffective sanctions, and half-hearted foreign intervention.

Which Came First?

There are many events in human life that puzzle us. We have to constantly think 'outside-the-box.' Here is a musing that begs the question, 'Can nothing produce something?'

To Vote or Not to Vote: That is the question!

A guarded justification of continusing to participate in a miniscule way in managing our unruly society.

The Majority Rules……Where?

This musing discusses the commonly held illusion that a majority of honest representatives makes sound decisions that benefit the whole group.

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Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Bricoleur Vineyards

Bricoleur Vineyards is redefining what a Sonoma County winery visit looks like. Learn what sets it apart before you go.

Mikhail Antipkin on the Agent Marketplace Shift: Why Business AI Is Starting to Look Like an App Store

Mikhail Antipkin, an operator with a background in payments and mid-market technology, ai models look more like consumer software.

Luca Schnetzler on Why He Invests Where He Can Also Operate

Luca Schnetzler and an investing partner took the largest position in Gel Blaster, the next step was to wait for quarterly updates.

The E-Bike Delivery Rider Nobody Classifies: What Happens When a Gig Worker on Two Wheels Gets Hit on the Clock

A shattered wrist, a totaled e-bike, and a hospital bill that opens in the five figures. That's the price of a bad afternoon for a delivery rider, and it lands before anyone answers the question that decides everything else: were you an emp
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