Author Archives: relevantmatters

About relevantmatters

I do research and writing about issues that are relevant to our lives -- such as politics, peace, health care, climate change, and advice to young people. For relief, I offer a few short fiction pieces.

Praise for “Have extraterrestrials ever visited Earth?”

Posted on November 23, 2022 by relevantmatters

The following are Tweets and posts from readers who nicely took the time to say something positive about my commentary. I thank each and every one of them for their generosity. Actually, I did address AI probes.   I did … Continue reading →

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In-depth: Have extraterrestrials ever visited Earth?

Posted on August 11, 2021 by relevantmatters

There are very sensible, compelling reasons aliens do not visit us. A science-based but plain-language commentary.
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Olivia’s and Grandpa Jerry’s Great Adventure (A short story)

Posted on July 12, 2021 by relevantmatters

6,750 words;  47 minutes Dedicated to my granddaughter. Can Grandpa Jerry solve Olivia’s problem without throwing the world into a panic? I On a warm, early afternoon in May, my eight-year-old granddaughter Olivia and I walked down the short, gentle … Continue reading →

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A Relevant Matters take on why demonstrations follow police shootings of blacks

Posted on April 14, 2021 by relevantmatters
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Yearning In Alaska (A Short Story)

Posted on December 12, 2020 by relevantmatters

Sometimes wanting something badly can ruin your chance to get it. Continue reading →

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