Amidst the chaos of our current world, it is easy to curl up in the fetal position, safely tucked away from the madness. To stay in your little bubble world and avoid all that is ugly and crazy around you. Especially in these times, it is crucial to remember that…

I just listened to Tim Ferris’ podcast interview with Madeline Albright. Albright reflects on leaving office as America’s first female Secretary of State when one interviewer asked how she wanted to be remembered. She writes: “I don’t want to be remembered — I am still here and have much more…

Dante has it right. The final, deepest level of hell is reserved for traitors, betrayers and oath-breakers (the most famous inmate, Judas Iscariot). Now enter Trump. What happened this morning in Helsinki is a national embarrassment on so many levels. I ranted on Twitter this morning that #45 flipped a…

The news of last night’s air strike on Syria hit a personal nerve. Perhaps because I have worked in conflict zones for the last several years and witnessed the horrific aftermath of civilian casualties. I’ve delivered aid to people fleeing ISIS, and spoken to 80 year old Babushkas in Eastern…

My love for New Orleans knows no bounds. I’m not sure she feels the same way about me, but it's all good. Nola, you enchantress. You draw me in, fire me up and tug at my soul. Your decadent, radiant vibe is impossible to ignore. Your cadre of eclectic, free-spirited…

Life in an Eastern Ukrainian Town Some observations of Kramatorsk, Ukraine. Never heard of it? It’s the Paris of Ukraine. And cultural options, aplenty. Let’s first start with drinking. In K-town, there are 2,303 variations of insanely cheap vodka and 3,000 Ukrainian beers. Triple the price if you favour whiskey…