I just finished Montaillou by Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie. This took me over half a year to finish not because it wasn’t great, but because I have two young boys and thus free time is non-existent. I learned of this book in a Reddit post and quickly bought it as it is right up my…… Continue reading Montaillou – Life in a Medieval Village
The First Week of the Presidency of Donald Trump
It is Sunday morning at 4:37 AM. I open my computer and quickly scan the news and social feeds for new proclamations from the White House and their corresponding results. Never in my life have I had to hold my breath to see what headlines I’d be faced with on an almost hourly basis. Anything…… Continue reading The First Week of the Presidency of Donald Trump
Leaving the Democratic Party
On January 4th I made the decision to officially leave the Democratic Party. Although individual votes no longer count for much due to gerrymandering, the Electoral College, political tribal mentality – thus blue states and red states – and regardless of what a few diehard patriots may say, this was a rather important decision for…… Continue reading Leaving the Democratic Party
Santa Claus, Ded Moroz, Christianity and the Solstice
It is 2:48 AM on December 24th – the morning of Christmas Eve. To mark the cultural and religious highlight of the entire year across the Western world I thought I should post something about the holiday. My focus is the mythical figure known as Santa Claus in the West, Ded Moroz in the East,…… Continue reading Santa Claus, Ded Moroz, Christianity and the Solstice
Playboy in Vietnam!
Today I was invited to the official opening of Playboy in Vietnam! Ok, it isn’t that special because I’d still have to pay. But this still makes me wonder how I got on the mailing list! The e-mail they used isn’t one that is really ‘out there’ so I’m thinking they paid for a database…… Continue reading Playboy in Vietnam!