Greg Williams
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Husband, father, writer, traveler and avid reader. Here to connect with other readers and writers. gregoryswilliams.substack.com
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The bucket of 1000 screws - don’t you have one too?
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The Bucket of a Thousand Screws
Yes, you should keep them
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January 29, 2026 at 10:39 PM
The bucket of 1000 screws - don’t you have one too?
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Inspired by the first photo taken of the earth from space, and the meaning humanity has taken from it.
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The Allure of Earthrise
How one photograph inspired humanity
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January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Inspired by the first photo taken of the earth from space, and the meaning humanity has taken from it.
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On adapting to the passing seasons, and moving with grace into the new year …
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Whimsy and Weather
I grew up in northern California, which carries with it probably 350 days of pleasant weather a year, so to criticize whatever the atmosphere throws out at you is a bit like being the Princess and the...
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January 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM
On adapting to the passing seasons, and moving with grace into the new year …
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I thought I’d share a short story published in my last short story collection, called Petulant Shadows. I was walking along a quiet northern California beach when I felt the strong tug of the undercurrent while walking in the surf, which then birthed this story.
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Sleeper
A short story from Petulant Shadows
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December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I thought I’d share a short story published in my last short story collection, called Petulant Shadows. I was walking along a quiet northern California beach when I felt the strong tug of the undercurrent while walking in the surf, which then birthed this story.
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Thought I’d try something fun and new and talk about people who can experience multiple senses from one experience like associating taste with sound or music with color - synesthesia. open.substack.com/pub/gregorys...
Can you taste words, smell shapes, or see colors when listening to music?
On the phenomenon of Synesthesia
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October 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Thought I’d try something fun and new and talk about people who can experience multiple senses from one experience like associating taste with sound or music with color - synesthesia. open.substack.com/pub/gregorys...
Using the example of Antonio Salieri from the movie Amadeus, I wrote this post about the frequent need to interrupt our negative thoughts, disrupt and integrate them appropriately. I thought you might relate. Enjoy!
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The Salieri Effect
On disrupting and integrating automatic thoughts
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September 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Using the example of Antonio Salieri from the movie Amadeus, I wrote this post about the frequent need to interrupt our negative thoughts, disrupt and integrate them appropriately. I thought you might relate. Enjoy!
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I’m not sure what possessed me to write about this, but I think it comes together!
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Communicating with the Mothership
On UFOs, Cults and Beliefs
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September 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m not sure what possessed me to write about this, but I think it comes together!
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You ever have one of those books that has stayed with you for years? This was one of them for me - written almost 100 years ago but has a great message.
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A Magnificent Obsession
On selflessness
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August 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
You ever have one of those books that has stayed with you for years? This was one of them for me - written almost 100 years ago but has a great message.
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Wrote some verses about NYC this summer! #substack #substackwriters
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Summer in Gotham
Verses from the city that never sleeps ...
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August 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Wrote some verses about NYC this summer! #substack #substackwriters
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A story about the weird little town of Port Costa and an edgy biker named Casey Jones…
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Port Costa: A Short Story
Or, How I met Casey Jones...
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July 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A story about the weird little town of Port Costa and an edgy biker named Casey Jones…
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Posted a new article about fables!
The Instagram version of this post comes with a cool symphonic music piece titled “Fable” that sounds like something from “Willow!” I guess you’ll just have to use your imagination … 🎶 🎵
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The Instagram version of this post comes with a cool symphonic music piece titled “Fable” that sounds like something from “Willow!” I guess you’ll just have to use your imagination … 🎶 🎵
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The Power of Fables
On the art and resonance of storytelling
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July 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Posted a new article about fables!
The Instagram version of this post comes with a cool symphonic music piece titled “Fable” that sounds like something from “Willow!” I guess you’ll just have to use your imagination … 🎶 🎵
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The Instagram version of this post comes with a cool symphonic music piece titled “Fable” that sounds like something from “Willow!” I guess you’ll just have to use your imagination … 🎶 🎵
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Strings, Poppies and Amor Fati - open.substack.com/pub/gregorys...
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Strings, Poppies and Amor Fati
On destiny, mythology and fate
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July 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Strings, Poppies and Amor Fati - open.substack.com/pub/gregorys...
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#Substack post on The Best Minds - a compelling true life story of two friends - one who develops schizophrenia, is then nearly famous, but is then in a very public tragedy.
The Laws of Madness
On Jonathan Rosen's book, The Best Minds
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July 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
#Substack post on The Best Minds - a compelling true life story of two friends - one who develops schizophrenia, is then nearly famous, but is then in a very public tragedy.
Erin go Bragh
Posts from Ireland on authenticity and renewal
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June 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Years ago I’d developed a book with this title and unfortunately I “squirreled” into something else. But periscoping up remains one of personal mantras when I find myself not tending to my deeper, more creative self.
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Periscope Up!
On exploring the depths
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June 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Years ago I’d developed a book with this title and unfortunately I “squirreled” into something else. But periscoping up remains one of personal mantras when I find myself not tending to my deeper, more creative self.
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A bit about self awareness and uncontrolled ego
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What do you know?
On knowledge, ignorance and self awareness
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June 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A bit about self awareness and uncontrolled ego
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Saw Graham Parker live last night with my son - been following Graham since 1980. Fun experience!
June 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Saw Graham Parker live last night with my son - been following Graham since 1980. Fun experience!
Thought I’d share a post about the art of imperfection embodied through the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi!
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The Unexpected Beauty of Wabi-Sabi
On the art of imperfection
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June 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Thought I’d share a post about the art of imperfection embodied through the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi!
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Some Friday brain food on audacious goals and taming overwhelm. #substack
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Hunting Moby Dick
On tackling audacious goals and taming overwhelm
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May 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Some Friday brain food on audacious goals and taming overwhelm. #substack
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Gerg Williams | Substack
Tackling the crowning decades with grace, strength and purpose. Retired executive, author, leadership consultant and coach, nonprofit CFO and PhD student in depth psychology.
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May 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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My latest #substack article is about the bike trip to Croatia I took with old friends. Hope you enjoy!
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Pedaling through Croatia
Old friends. A new adventure.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
My latest #substack article is about the bike trip to Croatia I took with old friends. Hope you enjoy!
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