Life

Why are you making that face? Oh, I get it. You think it’s icky. Your idea of a nice bird feeder is probably just a pine cone carelessly rolled in a vulgar glob of peanut butter. There’s no passion in that. This collection is a labor of love! But what…

Dear Aine, I’ve been trying to think about what to say to you, as my 18-year association with the Primary school comes to an end. You’ve played an instrumental part in all of my children’s lives, not just as their teacher, then their Principal, but as someone who has supported…

Captivating Historical Images of Children That Speak Volumes. — Since the invention of cameras, the way we preserve history for future generations has undergone a radical transformation. After cameras became more portable and user-friendly, things changed quickly. A growing number of images began to surface, some of which were simply amazing and left a lasting impression. The images below…

How Disconnection — And Misconnection — Are Driving Our Civilization Crazy — Q: Is there any shred of optimism we can hang onto? This is a deep question. I want to give it the respect it deserves. So buckle up for a weekend long read and deep dive. To answer this question well, first we need to ask the opposite one. Why is there so much pessimism? You see, the accusation, these days…

Why America’s National Debt (Really) Matters, And What It Means — Today we’re going to discuss America’s…future. What does it look like? Is there much of one — given the profound pessimism most Americans feel? The lessons, too, apply to many countries — so think about your own if you’re not American. Lately, the national debt’s been a big story in…

A reflection on financial mistakes, from a former finance guy. — The only thing worse than wasted money is wasted money — and a permanent bad memory. It comes back every few months to remind you of how stupid your ideas are. Here are a few I’ve had. Beware of group vacations “We should do a group trip to Europe!” It was her idea and…

Ink Across Borders: The Global Fascination with Japanese Tattoo is Unending — Ever wondered why all gangsters in movies have dragon tattoos on their arms? Or, if not a dragon, then any other tattoo. Basically, whenever a filmmaker wants to show the typical ‘bad guy’ in a movie or series, they give the guy tattoos. This is because traditional Japanese tattoos known…

Are you a chronic putter-offer, an eternal ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ whisperer? Does your to-do list haunt you like an angry poltergeist? Well, you’re in luck! We’re about to deep-dive into the enchanted world of neuroplasticity — where your brain is not just your buddy, it’s your ultimate life coach…

“A taste of freedom can make you unemployable” — The bullies from my high school still abuse me. Yet I’m a grown man. It feels kind of weird. I always figured one day they’d be married, get a mortgage, and have kids so they wouldn’t have time to worry about me. But they still do. Everything I do online…