Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Elitism and Elections

The Atlantic is a magazine I think everyone should read, even though its analyses are often shot through with a kind of elitism it has often critiqued itself.  For example, the cover of one of its 2018 issues (at left) … Continue reading

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Subterranean Fun

Vana Liya’s shows remain flowing and gently strong, but they’re getting more fun, too, as witnessed in the VIDEO below of her October 2024 show at The Subterranean in Chicago, her second in the city this year.  The video captures … Continue reading

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Awards: A Father’s Perspective

Below is an 8-minute VIDEO of Rick Guzman’s remarks after receiving one of his alma mater’s 2024 Alumni of the Year awards.  It was a stellar group, including a doctor, a widely published poet, and a 3-star general, which explains … Continue reading

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