Thoughts on a Substack
Charles L. ChatmonPersonal viewpoints, thoughts, and musings from author, poet and observer Charles L. Chatmon
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Symbols, Surrogates, and Scapegoats: America’s Two‑Party Blame Ritual
In this video essay, Charles breaks down the political blame game that plays out every election cycle. From the Democratic donkey to the Republican elephant, party symbols become shorthand for a deeper struggle: surrogates, pundits, and str...
The Lost Art of Empathy
Empathy used to be ordinary. Today it feels like a lost art.
We live in a time shaped by tribalism, contempt, and the belief that being “right” matters more than being human. Showing empathy is treated as weakness — as if caring for someon...
When a Simple Interview Becomes a Storm
There are times when a piece of writing leaves your hands quietly, without drama or expectation. My interview with Councilman Ralph Franklin (California Crusader News, August 16-28, 2018) was one of those pieces, or so I thought. It was a s...
Strikes and the Price of the Game
There was a time, or so we like to remember, when sports felt simple. In the 1950s and 1960s, a Sunday afternoon meant piling into the Coliseum or Dodger Stadium with your family, watching the Rams or Dodgers, and believing the game belonge...
Falling Over Instead of Falling Back
The Lessons We Grew Up With
When I was in high school, I played football, ran track, and served as the sports editor for the school paper. Weekends meant breaking down the previous night’s game with friends and family, debating which playe...
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Charles L. Chatmon is a poet and author writing about resilience, caregiving, identity, and the lessons life teaches us. Essays rooted in lived experience, crafted for readers who value honesty, reflection, and personal growth.
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