Category Archives: non-fiction

Roots in Loose Earth

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

A tree is not to move, a bush is not to die. Not if their roots have anything to say about it. A living thing’s roots are in place to anchor and nourish, so long as the environment remains viable. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Your Hero Down

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Have you thought about your favorite fictional hero lately? People count on their champions to never disappoint, and let’s face it– your heroes have always benefitted you. Here’s a twist: You can shift from the passive and take action for … Continue reading →

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The Bats of Nexton Pond

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

The bats are out at Nexton Pond. If you want to benefit from a new experience you can stand under the bats and watch their numbers crisscross the early morning sky. Watch them cut and erase so much junk that’s … Continue reading →

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Gate Theory of Personal Relationships

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

What a long way to walk to find there’s a gate blocking my way. Inglorious in means and forgive me for not seeing it coming from you. Forgive me, too, for stopping your own passage. My friend, when I entered … Continue reading →

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Disease

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

There’s a path for us to walk and it’s an exciting time to go. We can see a destination, yes? Of goodness and happiness, where every scent’s an appeal, every instinct is charmed and of course all’s locked to us … Continue reading →

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Your Precious Velocity

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

As hard as you may be, you won’t stand a chance at direct confrontation if you’re up against something or someone who’s sizably bigger than you. And if you think your velocity is a formidable demonstration of your will, don’t … Continue reading →

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The Insurmountable Atom

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Size matters with machinery, not so much with words. For instance, take the word “Understand”. At ten letters long, with an unimpeachable meaning, it’s powerful, isn’t it? Because if you understand something, you can diffuse it. You can make money … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Neighborhood

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

Imagine the pleasure of being greeted with a smile and a hello, as you take a walk near your home. Imagine strangers welcoming you, simply because you’re passing by. Picture living where most of the people are open to conversation … Continue reading →

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I Am Open to New Opportunities

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

I am open to new opportunities. I am seeking a new opportunity. These are similar thoughts, and the passive and active differences have something to do with the degree of urgency. A question for you: If you too are open, … Continue reading →

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Defeating the Divide

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Ara Hagopian's The LITERATE Show

How can we possibly span the obvious gap between us? You are on one side, I’m on the other, and our separation is long enough, and deep enough, to forever cause our split. The fact is, we happen to be … Continue reading →

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