Giving to (not) receive
If the “quid pro quo” is undoubtedly a deplorable practice, some questions arise about the significance of giving…
Thought-provoking Questions
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The exchange value of the gift
Nature, with its expressive simplicity, has taught us that exchanges occur as a function of a potential difference…
So many paths to one destination
Almost an ode. Sustained, at times severe, but always firm Each path leads to a destination. More accurately,…
Update: New short story “Woman’s Body”
I just added a new short story titled “Woman’s Body.” It is a rough story with solid psychological…
Risk and freedom
That risk and freedom had some degree of kinship is consciously or unconsciously known to most people. Risk…
How are you? I ask you, but you don’t tell me….
I happened to reflect on the common usage of the “How are you?” Is this a greeting? Of…
My dog loves Picasso’s rose period
If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? I would try to make…
In Praise of Doubt
Each day, I cross out a calendar box. Not to mark a day gone by or to be…
So familiar to be holy!
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. My first name is “Giuseppe” (in English, it’s…
Important but damn dull
What’s your dream job? If you think I should write a short list like “dentist,” “taxi driver,” or…