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A Few Travel Tips I Learned Last Week
I learned a few new travel tips last week, and wanted to share them.
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
Sometimes You Have To Be Wrong
Our society places too much emphasis on the individualistic need to win every argument, to be right in all things, and to impose our will on others. Sometimes, you need to swallow your pride and let…
Published on 7 years, 7 months ago
Some Advice To A Recruit
I recently received an email from a man who is about to ship off to USMC boot camp. He wanted to know if I had any pieces of advice for him before he goes. I offer ten points that I found to be use…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
"I'm Losing My Focus And My Ambition"
A reader is worried that he's feeling lethargic and unfocused. He's in a rut in his life, and his routine is becoming more and more oppressive. He's not sure what the problem is, and wants to know …
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
"Don't Thank Me, Boy"
A reader has a question about the direction he should take in life. His father died recently, and he is feeling the effects of delayed shock and repressed anger. He feels like he has been denied a …
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
The Porfirio Effect
Coconut debris, machetes, game meats, natural oils, custom suits, and the whole 9 yards. This authorized podcast goes into more details about the themes talked about in my last podcast, "The Surreal…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
The Surrealistic World Of Michael Porfirio
This podcast is a change of pace. I talk about one of my favorite Twitter accounts, the account of @MichaelPorfirio, and I discuss why I think it actually has, in its own way, legitimate artistic me…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
Three Questions From Readers
In this podcast I discuss three separate questions sent to me by readers. The questions are: 1. How do I deal with a situation where I'm worried my boss might try to prevent me from getting a new p…
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
The Imperative Of Discovery: Charles Sturt's Australian Explorations
After saying a few words about the great explorers and travelers of the past, we give a podcast reading of my most recent article, "Charles Sturt: A Pioneer Of Australian Exploration."
Published on 7 years, 10 months ago
David Mamet's Film "Redbelt" (2008) (Podcast)
In this podcast we discuss David Mamet's 2008 film "Redbelt." This is a great movie, and a worthy addition to his long line of films that explore the moral and ethical problems that men face as they…
Published on 7 years, 11 months ago