In 2025, I’m making it my mission to become a better writer. My first goal? To reach a broader, more diverse audience—people who appreciate sharp humor, thoughtful insights, and a touch of global perspective. To create writing that connects with readers from all walks of life in France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Turkey, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia,…
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Who’s Calling the Shots? Getting to Know Your New Cabinet Members
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, he has announced a colorful and eclectic team for his administration, with selections as unique as their life stories. From Marco Rubio, the duct-tape visionary as Secretary of State, to Kristi Noem battling Velcro Dependency Syndrome as Secretary of Homeland Security, this cabinet promises a blend of brilliance and unconventional backgrounds.…
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Monkey in a Pink Canoe… Again Why Parents Don’t Try to Explain the Birds and the Bees to Their Kids
Talking about “the birds and the bees” with your kids is the parenting equivalent of assembling IKEA furniture without instructions: frustrating, bewildering, and destined to leave someone in tears. Whether it’s deciding the what, when, or accepting that you’re in way over your head, parents often end up turning a teachable moment into a full-blown train wreck. Inevitably, the result…
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The Great Writing Revival How AI Makes Writing Fun Again
Back in 2018, I penned a blog article titled, “Is There a Book in You?”— a piece brimming with insights about the craft of writing and publishing your first book. While much of it remains as solid as the day it was originally written, over time even the most resilient evergreen articles can start to feel a little… wilted. And…
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Burps, Boogers, and Broken Rules
Ah, fourth grade—the magical crossroads where innocence meets the first whispers of pre-teen drama. It’s the age when life feels like the best thing ever because it’s pizza day at school, but also the absolute worst because ugh, long division. This is the golden era of wild imaginations, hilarious missteps, and a never-ending stream of questions that leave adults blinking,…
