Not So Serious

This week has left me with too many serious topics to talk about. I think my draft count jumped by 10. I might actually have to take some time and just write this weekend, but being the photographer for a wedding on Saturday and potentially seeing the little brother on Sunday might not [...]

Democracy vs Capitalism

In 2005 both Japan and Germany were struggling with this same situation we are in now. Recently a couple of people asked me to talk about the economy and I have been thinking and writing little snippets here and there. I was very aware of the situation in Japan mostly because I get [...]

Got Lent?

Growing up a follower of Cathol, gave me a super power, I have guilt radar. Humans use guilt as a currency as much as they use sex. I wish I was completely immune to it, but all superpowers have to have a flaw right?
Today is Fat Tuesday, not really conducive to my new [...]

Weight Loss Challenge Six

It was nice to find the old table and see that at one point I was actually 262! I am now at 246, but still have a lot of weight I want to lose.
My Mom gave me and Bea both killer haircuts, and also a healthy tip. She has been drinking this vegetable/fruit [...]

I am not white?

Believe it or not, I grew up thinking I was.
In Colombia children learn that there are three main races: black, white and native. The combination of those creates races like “mulato” or “creole”. When identifying with a race back then, I looked at my family and my blond hair and light eyes, and [...]