On Our Blue Planet

Two degrees of separation: Saddam Hussein, Muammar Gaddafi, Marilyn Monroe and me.

By Oak On November 19, 2011

According to the idea of six degrees of separation, all inhabitants on our blue planet should, at the most, be six steps away from each other by way of introduction of a friend of a friend of a friend etc. But on some occasions you are a lot closer to certain people than you would […]

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March of Nations – What a Wonderful Illusion.

By Oak On August 11, 2012

I have mixed feelings about many aspects of the Olympics, but one event above all others always fascinates and moves me: the March of Nations at the opening of the games. This ceremony gives me the illusion that peace in the world is possible.

This year 204 nations marched in one after the other.

It’s […]

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