Arley W Levno

Illuminations on the Fog of Life Arley W Levno

One of the messages of "Illuminations on the Fog of Life" is that life can be perplexing and trying, but also beautiful and rewarding. Based on a lifetime of experience, the author shows how to avoid accidents of miscommunication with friends, at home and at work, misperceptions regarding others' actions and misunderstandings because of lack of experience, knowledge or sophistication. The essays address life's challenges, surprises, mistakes, delights and insights such as: 1. how to be happy and patient; 2. the influence of money and fact checking in politics; 3. monitoring your health and dealing with your mortality; 4. those you meet along the way: friends, family, sociopaths, bullies, immigrants and politicians; 5. conceptions of love of country, protection of the Earth, faith and science and history. This is a small cross-section of the 104 one-page essays in "Illuminations on the Fog of Life" on the issues we and you are dealing with from day to day.