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Some Thoughts On Travel In Central America (Podcast)
I recorded this podcast a few days ago but was only able to upload it today. We talk about some impressions from brief visits to Panama, Costa Rica,…
9 years, 4 months ago
Harry Truman's Presidential Retreat In Key West: Thoughts And Observations
I visited Key West a few days ago and had a chance to see the retreat of former president Harry Truman. The experience generated some thoughts and o…
9 years, 4 months ago
Rolling The "Iron Dice": Outbreak Of The First World War
Stephen Kotkin's masterful biography of Joseph Stalin has a very keen analysis of the outbreak of the First World War. I discuss some of the relevan…
9 years, 4 months ago
The H2 Sierra From Delta2Alpha: A Very Impressive Knife
Some comments on the H2 Sierra folding knife. This recording accompanies the written review of this knife that appears on my site on December 3, 201…
9 years, 5 months ago
Homesickness And "Saudade"
What is homesickness, and how can it be dealt with? What does the word "saudade" mean in Brazilian Portuguese? We discuss these subjects and some r…
9 years, 5 months ago
Some Writers Just Speak To You
A reader asks whether I like Cicero more than other writers, and wants to know my opinions on Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. This leads to larger quest…
9 years, 6 months ago
We Don't Know The Struggles That Other People Have
A recent experience reminded me that we should not be too quick to judge others. We really don't know all the struggles or burdens that the other ma…
9 years, 6 months ago
The Most Incredible Election Since 1860
In its character and results, the 2016 U.S. presidential election was perhaps the most incredible contest since the fragmented 1860 election. Donald…
9 years, 6 months ago
Gaining And Maintaining Confidence
A reader explains that he often struggles with confidence and self-esteem issues. We offer some suggestions and perspectives. The truth is that whi…
9 years, 6 months ago
Why Consoling Friends Is Important
When we see a friend is hurting, is it better to try to console him, or to ignore his problem?
9 years, 6 months ago