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JFK Blown Away: The Day My American History Teacher Cried

The Kennedy assassination has many grim images, including the tears of an American History teacher.

3 min readAug 17, 2021

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JFK Blown Away: The Day My American History Teacher Cried

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Woodstock in 1969: A Public Dream Of National Unity Needed Now

From Alaska to Colorado to New York, young people crossed the country for peace and love in a time of rage and resentment.

4 min readNov 18, 2022

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Woodstock in 1969: A Public Dream Of National Unity Needed Now

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How Suffering Can Be Good for Us

During life’s most difficult times, we can discover redemption through creation.

7 min readMar 16, 2022

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How Suffering Can Be Good for Us

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A Black Teacher in an All-white School, Trailblazing Long before MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech

Before the 1954 Supreme Court Brown decision, racial segregation was common in American schools, as was this policy in Topeka, Kansas…

4 min readAug 20, 2021

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A Black Teacher in an All-white School, Trailblazing Long before MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech

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What Vincent van Gogh Can Teach Us about Failure

The beleaguered artist suffered more failure by age 37 than most people experience in a long life.

4 min readAug 17, 2021

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Brent Green

The Black Armband And Free Speech

In 1969, three high school students secured the right for students to wear protest clothing on campuses through Tinker v. Des Moines School…

4 min readNov 13, 2023

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The Black Armband And Free Speech

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The Secrets to Having A Really Good Day

On my 25th birthday, I awoke alone and feeling miserable. I had realized that I was in the wrong intimate relationship, the wrong job, and…

5 min readOct 8, 2023

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The Secrets to Having A Really Good Day

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The Glory of Wonder

When we become receptive to wonder, our lives take on new and powerful dimensions.

5 min readSep 12, 2023

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The Glory of Wonder

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AARP’s Perceptions of Current Aging Trends Were Obvious (to some) 14 Years Ago.

6 min readSep 7, 2023

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AARP’s Perceptions of Current Aging Trends Were Obvious (to some) 14 Years Ago.

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Beyond Male Dominance: Gender and Generational Hallmarks Compelling Baby Boomer Men Today

Never before in the history of this nation have so many men entered the 70+ life stage. A Boomer male turns 70 about every 15 seconds. This…

6 min readAug 17, 2023

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Beyond Male Dominance: Gender and Generational Hallmarks Compelling Baby Boomer Men Today

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Brent Green

Brent Green

Award-winning author of six published books, speaker, creative director, and writer focused on generations, aging, spirituality, history, and sociology.

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