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About paulefallon

Greetings reader. I am a writer, architect, cyclist and father from Cambridge, MA. My primary blog, theawkwardpose.com is an archive of all my published writing. The title refers to a sequence of three yoga positions that increase focus and build strength by shifting the body’s center of gravity. The objective is balance without stability. My writing addresses opposing tension in our world, and my attempt to find balance through understanding that opposition. During 2015-2106 I am cycling through all 48 mainland United States and asking the question "How will we live tomorrow?" That journey is chronicled in a dedicated blog, www.howwillwelivetomorrw.com, that includes personal writing related to my adventure as well as others' responses to my question. Thank you for visiting.

Roma Contrarian

Posted on 02/05/2019 by paulefallon

First impressions matter. When the camera finally pans up from the luscious opening visual of water on stone, more water on stone, even more water on stone; my imagination stirs at the wondrous places it might lift us up to. … Continue reading →

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In the Auto Zone

Posted on 01/31/2019 by paulefallon

My recipe for a happy life includes: giving no credence to Breaking News in the moment; being curious of all things natural, technical, and human; and finding humor, rather than fear, in the many things I do not understand. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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A Soft Landing: Social Insurance

Posted on 01/29/2019 by paulefallon

This is the twelfth essay in the series, A Soft Landing, which explores how we might achieve a more just, equitable society without violent revolution. As this series evolves, I ricochet between launching test balloons for specific ideas (new Constitution, … Continue reading →

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Suicide Walk to the Sea

Posted on 01/24/2019 by paulefallon

In 1978, the closing shot of Coming Home is Bruce Dern, as Marine Captain Bob Hyde, hanging his uniform on a lifeguard stand and walking into the Pacific Ocean at a funereal stride. He has lost the war, lost his … Continue reading →

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A Soft Landing: Economic Links

Posted on 01/22/2019 by paulefallon

This is the eleventh essay in the series, A Soft Landing, which explores how we might achieve a more just, equitable society without violent revolution. Of all the reasons given for the run-up to the Great Recession of 2008, few … Continue reading →

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Sorry: Not!

Posted on 01/17/2019 by paulefallon

This morning, as I walked around Fresh Pond, a hoard of runners came upon me and cut me off as they turned left into the parking lot. “Sorry!” One of the women giggled. On Tuesday, our habitually late yoga teacher … Continue reading →

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A Soft Landing: Non-Profit, Goodbye

Posted on 01/15/2019 by paulefallon

This is the tenth essay in the series, A Soft Landing, which explores how we might achieve a more just, equitable society without violent revolution. Here is a non-obvious suggestion to make our society more just and equitable: eliminate non-profit … Continue reading →

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A Soft Landing: Immigration: The Ultimate Test of Our Humanity

Posted on 01/08/2019 by paulefallon

This is the ninth essay in the series, A Soft Landing, which explores how we might achieve a more just, equitable society without violent revolution. Immigrants are perfect targets. The foreigner seeking opportunity, refuge, or escape ignites our fear of … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Narrative?

Posted on 01/03/2019 by paulefallon

Divorced white male, retired from a career in construction industry, spends most days at the gym or taking solitary walks, evenings watching old movies or PBS American Experience. What have we here; a psychopath in training.     Successful architect … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Wish

Posted on 12/27/2018 by paulefallon

In January I watched a man die. I had never witnessed death in real time before. Thus began 2018, my year of gloom. Harry, a longtime friend, drained away before my eyes. His breath crescendoed in torment, until it eased … Continue reading →

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