I would change the ending of Doctor Zhivago by allowing Yuri and Lara one final moment of agency together—rather than … More
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I speak Italian Sign Language fluently
I grew up in an Italian-American family, so I understand a few choice Italian words and phrases. But if I’m … More
Myself
Life Beats Us Up — We Still Bring It Every human — rich or poor — walks this earth carrying … More
You Don’t Deserve a Thing — In Spite of What You’ve Been Told
People love using the word “deserve.” It rolls off their tongue like they’re placing an order at a drive‑thru. They … More
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli
⭐ TV: The Sopranos Experiencing The Sopranos fresh would be like getting dropped into a masterclass on character, tension, and … More
Not Being Cheap, It’s Being Smart
I have been thinking a lot lately about how our society looks at old things. Somewhere along the line, we … More
The world you live in will not be around when you get old, so enjoy in when you can.
How a Country Shifts Toward More Government Control — For People Who Actually Work for a Living I’ve been thinking … More
we’ll figure it out later
There comes a point in life where you stop pretending that “we’ll figure it out later” is a relationship strategy. … More
Social Order in Japan
Among large free societies, Japan is often viewed as the gold standard for social order. Crime is very low, cities … More
The USA is not what you see on TV
The biggest mistake people make when visiting the U.S. is thinking it’s all one thing. It’s not. This place is … More
Come and Get Your Love
The Best Way to Build Self-Confidence
If you asked me the best way to build self-confidence, my answer is simple: overcome problems. Confidence doesn’t come from … More