The Empire has no Clothes
Every morning, schoolchildren in the United States are made to stand, place palms to hearts, and recite an allegiance pledge … Continue reading The Empire has no Clothes
Tag: Culture
Men-fulness, or Why Men Should Meditate
I’ve been thinking a lot about mindfulness recently. Specifically, how the concept intersects with this emerging, new-age redefinition of what … Continue reading Men-fulness, or Why Men Should Meditate
The Danish Mirror
Writing has not come easy over the past six months. Some more hardened penmen thrive, and even seek out, their … Continue reading The Danish Mirror
Voice of Another: Placeless in Lviv, Ukraine
This month marks two years since I began writing A Wayward Duck. If you’ve been with me since the beginning, you … Continue reading Voice of Another: Placeless in Lviv, Ukraine
Reflection on the Times
About a year and eight months ago, when the US presidential election was in full swing, I channeled everything I … Continue reading Reflection on the Times
Entering Escobar’s Circle
“We will not refer to him by name.” Our guide, Julio, sets some ground rules for the day. So far … Continue reading Entering Escobar’s Circle
Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
Nestled in the Andes Mountains, rising from the fertile Aburrá Valley, a sprawling metropolis emerges. Medellín. A once fractured amalgam … Continue reading Medellín: Climbing to New Heights
Pivot to Gran Colombia
On my last morning in Quito I shared coffee with a young man from New York on the rooftop terrace … Continue reading Pivot to Gran Colombia
Life in the Casas of Cuba
Charming hosts. Comfy accommodation. Colorful decor. Fruit platters. Rich coffee. Conversations over rum. Tiny birds in wicker cages. These are … Continue reading Life in the Casas of Cuba
The Island that Resisted
After perusing the streets of Havana for an hour, we find our car. It is a pink 1956 Ford Thunderbird … Continue reading The Island that Resisted
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