Disclaimer: This post is made tongue‑in‑cheek—read it with a wink, not a gavel.
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My Highlights from The Fidel Castro Reader
I wasn’t expecting to find myself reflecting on Fidel Castro’s childhood while reading this chapter of The Fidel Castro Reader. I don’t know much about Castro’s personal life, but I was struck by how he too was immersed in religion at a young age, attending Catholic schools and being shaped by that environment.
Read More »Have I ever performed on stage or given a speech?
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?
Yes, I have. A few times I’ve performed on stage—choir concerts, musicals—and even found myself in front of a television audience. When I was younger, I appeared on local TV during the Jerry Lewis Telethon. My parents were part of a CB radio group that raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Each year they held an auction, and twice I had the honor of handing the donation check directly to the head of the telethon. They were small moments, but they made me feel part of something bigger than myself.
Happy Thanksgiving (or Thursday)!
Of course, I haven’t celebrated any holidays since my brother passed away. I did collect some cat memes for Thanksgiving, though, and I didn’t forget about those who, like me, don’t celebrate (or live outside the U.S.). Have a happy Thursday!
Read More »Seven Years In: Time for a Change?
Crosspost: The Freedom to Return
I want to be free like a bird;
Free to stretch my wings and fly,
To come and go as I please,
With nothing holding me back—
But always with a warm nest nearby.
After all, even the free spirit needs its rest,
No matter how far the heart may stray.
—T.A.
Update on My Work and Focus
From Clausewitz to Caracas: What Book Am I Reading Right Now?
What book are you reading right now?
I was supposed to be reading Clausewitz and the People’s War. Instead, I got completely derailed when I discovered Joseph Stalin’s opinion that Clausewitz was outdated—and promptly lost hours investigating that controversial claim.
Reading will have to wait for another day, as I’m too exhausted. My real focus right now is finishing the Venezuela article I started before this detour. I need to get it done fast; before the infamous Kegseth (whose ego needs $2B to stoke) orders the U.S. Military to launch a decapitation strike on the country.
So, while Clausewitz and the People’s War waits on the shelf, the focus is purely on Caracas. Wish me luck in beating Kegseth to the punch. Once that article is finally filed, maybe I’ll finally have the mental space to get back to my reading.
My Core Principles: From Cronkite to Communism
For the record, I am not an anarchist; I simply have a deep love of quotes and like to look up their origins. My research often reveals that favorite sayings are frequently misattributed or heavily paraphrased.
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World Kindness Day: Beyond Forgiveness, Towards Understanding
Today is World Kindness Day, and I’ll admit I haven’t felt like a particularly kind person lately. There are times when repeated, intentional hurt from others makes your capacity for kindness feel finite and depleted.
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