This text translated into Polish is here I was in Poland when the war broke out. It was a shock, everyone talked about it, everyone sounded scared. People then turned to helping the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians running from bullets and bombs. I also helped, by fundraising for a…

I wanted to document this whole experience. Maybe it will even help someone? HOWEVER, this is my story and it is unique to me, it is not advice for anyone—if you’ve had bunion surgery or considering one, always consult your treatment and available options with your doctor. I don't know…

People think that you help me keep fit or lose weight. Some say I’m addicted to you, hanging out EVERY SINGLE DAY. Even my closest family don’t really understand what’s between us. I can’t remember exactly when we were introduced, but I’ve been running regularly for at least 25 years…

In response to my last post, many of my fellow activists sent messages with thanks for my anti-fracking campaigning with BOW. And, although it is very nice to hear genuine appreciation, reading the messages I kept thinking: I haven’t done it for you, I haven’t done it for the community…

I’m writing this taking off on an airplane — yes, I know flying is bad — tears streaming down my face. Just like 14 years ago when I was leaving Akron after 5 years of foreign student-athlete adventure, my life packed into one big and one small suitcase. …

The recent events in Washington, D.C. were a shocking spectacle — equally scary and fascinating. This is my clumsy attempt to make sense of it, putting an avalanche of scattered thoughts into words. I’ve been trying to make sense of what’s going on int the US ever since I got…

London, 22 November 2008 (Slightly edited version of my original letter.) I was invited to put on paper thoughts about my experience as an Akron Zip. I have been thinking about what I could tell you, students and athletes at Akron, that could be worthwhile and perhaps helpful. I don’t…

Since the 22nd of October, hundreds of thousands of Poles have been protesting in response to a decision by the country’s highest court to outlaw abortions in instances where a foetus is diagnosed with a severe and irreversible birth defect, deciding this is unconstitutional. In recent years such procedures made…