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S. W. Stribling
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The Fall of Rome — 1

[This story series was originally published here.] There was something about the blood, the chaos, and the mud that sullied the experience that once gave us the pride to play in the blood, chaos, and mud. All these damn wet-ears back home going around acting like they were damn heroes…

Ancient Rome

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Ancient Rome

8 min read


Feb 15, 2022

Victory over Fear

The Canadian Freedom Convoy — [This article was originally published here.] There were whispers and quiet conversations behind locked doors, and now there is one of the largest protests of the current century underway concerning the pandemic and the zealousness with how governments are responding to it. It has caused a further divide in the…

Canadian Freedom Convoy

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Victory over Fear
Victory over Fear
Canadian Freedom Convoy

18 min read


Sep 2, 2021

Turning 35

Disappointment and Gratitude — [This story was originally published here.] Yesterday I turned 35. It’s a milestone birthday for many, but I can’t say I had any strong feelings or expectations for it as it came and went. …

Birthday

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Turning 35
Turning 35
Birthday

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Jun 22, 2021

Who Am I?

How to Understand Who We Are — [This story was originally published here.] ‘I release my partner from the obligation to complete me. I release my parents from the feeling they failed with me. I release my children from the need to bring me pride, so they can write their own paths to the rhythm of their…

Who Am I

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Who Am I?
Who Am I?
Who Am I

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Jun 1, 2021

6 Reasons You’re Relationship Might Break

Will You and Your Partner Make It? — [This article was originally published here.] We all have doubts about our relationship. This is normal. Yet, despite knowing it is normal, we still wonder if we are going to be the type of couple strong enough to overcome doubt and face the challenges that so many relationships fail to…

Relationship Advice

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6 Reasons You’re Relationship Might Break
6 Reasons You’re Relationship Might Break
Relationship Advice

6 min read


May 11, 2021

Soy ‘El Extranjero’

A Story About the Police and Human Decency by a Gringo in Mexico — [This story was originally published here.] Today, we were pulled over by the Mexican Transit Police. If you are unfamiliar with Mexico, these guys are somewhere between meter maids and real cops. Their sole purpose is to hand out traffic citations — technically speaking. If you’ve driven in Mexico, you…

Expat Life

11 min read

Soy ‘El Extranjero’
Soy ‘El Extranjero’
Expat Life

11 min read


Apr 7, 2021

The Fall of Rome — 3

[This story was originally published here.] They rode in silence for the first hour. ‘So what’s this special assignment, then?’ Vegetius was the first to speak since they had parted the camp. ‘We are to find and retrieve Crassus’s lost aigle.’ ‘Crassus’s aigle?’ Vegetius said. ‘It’s lost? Didn’t he die…

Historical Fiction

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Historical Fiction

5 min read


Mar 5, 2021

The Art of Complaining

A Subtle Sign of Maturity — [This article was originally published here.] There is always a reason to be angry. There is always something in our lives to complain about. …

Complaining

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The Art of Complaining
The Art of Complaining
Complaining

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Feb 23, 2021

The Fall of Rome — 4

[This story was originally published here.] Flavius and Vegetius rode for two days. They found nothing. ‘So, why me?’ Vegetius said. ‘Why you, what?’ Flavius said. ‘Why pick me for this special assignment?’ ‘Because,’ Flavius said, ‘as you can see, this mission is a mission without end. One that will…

Historical Fiction

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Historical Fiction

5 min read


Feb 23, 2021

The Fall of Rome — 2

[This story was originally published here.] Caesar’s victory was celebrated for two days in the camp. The men were allowed to sack the village and take personal spoils. Vercingetorix was put on the knee and left in a cage without clothing, as well as without a crown. Vegetius was in…

Historical Fiction

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Historical Fiction

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S. W. Stribling

S. W. Stribling

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Creative and thought-provoking material with a touch of humor. Author of the ‘Sin & Zen’ series. www.wstribling.com @SWStribling

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