Mark SarmelThe Brutality of Wealth on HBO’s SuccessionAre you happy Logan Roy? What has your unfathomable wealth brought you and your children? To once again use a tired cliche phrase, “Look on…4 min read·Dec 14, 2021----
Mark SarmelAn Abbreviated Life“Inaction is followed by stagnation. Stagnation is followed by pestilence and pestilence is followed by death.”2 min read·Jan 6, 2021----
Mark SarmelA Killing in KenoshaThere is a hymn for the dead that is neither sung nor hummed. It is an unfortunate song that still goes on. No Justice! No peace! While…2 min read·Nov 25, 2020----
Mark SarmelOf Heroes and KingsThis weekend saw us lose a hero. Chadwick Boseman, King T’Challa, the Black Panther. He was many other things as well, a son, a husband, a…3 min read·Sep 1, 2020----