Mark SalzwedelWhat domestic abuse victims do not want to hearI have encountered people who have been battered by their spouses and partners before. I tried to be sympathetic. Now I really can be. My…Sep 16Sep 16
Mark SalzwedelHelping Too MuchI grew up in the upper Midwest of the U.S., and it was a core value to help the less fortunate. We participated in food and clothing…May 16May 16
Mark SalzwedelWhy Jesús cannot start medication for ADHDMy boyfriend grew up in Mexico. His family doctor misdiagnosed his ADHD and scoliosis as laziness, and he didn’t get corrective lenses for…May 13, 2023May 13, 2023
Mark SalzwedelHow science fiction preserves democracyIt may seem an audacious claim, but please hear me out. I promise to explain my logic quickly.Nov 19, 2022Nov 19, 2022
Mark SalzwedelAn Unexpected Pandemic Casualty: DatingI learned a new word yesterday: situationship. The concept of “dating” until you were ready to make an exclusive commitment has been…Nov 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022
Mark SalzwedelEvil minions on the Supreme CourtI’m sure you’ve seen the videos of 5 of the Supreme Court justices swearing in their confirmation hearings, under oath, in the Senate, that…Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
Mark SalzwedelCruelty We Shouldn’t ForgetHistory teachers don’t always want to pass along to children they teach all the dark, evil, or sadistically cruel things humans have done…May 8, 2022May 8, 2022
Mark SalzwedelPandemic surprises: comatose boyfriend, budding video careerThe COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed all of our lives, but it may be harder to see until we compare our lives from March 2020 to…Sep 12, 2021Sep 12, 2021
Mark SalzwedelThe wide variety of COVID-19 symptomsThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) list a certain number of symptoms of COVID-19, but few people are aware of the ones that are less…May 16, 2020May 16, 2020
Mark SalzwedelDoes mask use affect the coronavirus spread?The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have recommended that in addition to keeping social distance, we should wear something to cover our…May 2, 2020May 2, 2020