I write about living the semi-retired life, money and cities on Medium, at https://roccopendola.substack.com. Creator of City Life, https://medium.com/city-life

Poet and essayist living on the left coast of a nation in decline.

I am a former teacher who works a small organic farm with my wife. I write about politics, education, social issues and a variety of other topics..

Politics is a Fudgin’ cesspool. Will try to be civil and pertinent. NO labels. Equal opportunity basher. Talk hot button issues.

Hello,my name is R. Hazel**** and my purpose here is to help people establish grounds for expanding your mind and being open to the many possibilities.

Behind every lie there is a grain of truth. If that is our only common ground, it’s OK. The entire universe started even smaller.

I have 10+ years experience as a certified English and Physics teacher. 20+ years of experience as an editor, journalist, blogger and novelist.