Jan 23How Vienna by Billy Joel Came to Be and What it Really MeansBilly Joel’s Vienna: Have you taken the time to really listen? When I think of Billy Joel, I think of the picture image of a New Yorker, born and raised in the Bronx, with the accent to prove it. Joel consciously rejects the edifying of celebrities and the rampant elitism in the industry. He is well known for his music and…Vienna7 min readVienna7 min read
Jan 17The World of Yesterday: Memoirs of a European by Stefan Zweig is a literary masterpiece.To understand the present, it is crucial to understand the past. To understand Vienna, it is vital to understand the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg Empire. Austrian writer Stefan Zweig’s memoir, The World of Yesterday: Memoirs of a European, has been called the most famous book on the Habsburg Empire. It is arguably one of the best books to read if you want to understand Viennese, Austrian, and European culture.Vienna6 min readVienna6 min read
Jan 16A Conversation on Overcoming My Fear of Sharing My WritingIt’s not writing that scares me. It’s pressing publish for all to see. — Perhaps, I’m delusional. I know a few people who would happily agree with me, but that is neither here nor there. The fact is I regularly hold conversations with myself. Usually, the dialogue remains between me and myself. …Overcome Fear Of Writing6 min readOvercome Fear Of Writing6 min read
