I’m in the final third of my life
According to statistics, I’m in the final third of my life. (I don’t expect to beat the odds, because I inherited a cancer-creating genetic disorder.) So maybe it’s the final quarter.
5 Joulu 20241min
I love the contradiction of religions
Because I was raised with no religion, I used to think they were all ridiculous.
26 Marras 20241min
The first time I met someone who believes in God
My parents never mentioned God or any religion. Not necessarily atheist — nothing against. The subject just never came up.
25 Marras 20241min
Dismissed!
Dismissing gives me a quick little lift.
18 Marras 20241min
I hated Dubai until I learned about it
Dubai was in my “Top 5 places where I NEVER want to go”. I heard it was commercialized hedonism, glorified overindulgence, pandering to millionaires and influencers — extravagance and opulence. Ever...
16 Marras 202413min
To question is to consider, not refute
Tomorrow you have plans to go to an event with a friend. You made the plans a month ago. You ask your friend, “Do you still want to go?”
15 Marras 20241min
Rats are surprisingly sweet pets
I used to live in a basement apartment, next to the trash room. Rats were often blocking my door, and I could hear them walking in the ceiling right above me as I slept. I hated them so much that I ...
12 Marras 20242min
We don’t need to use what we make
For many years, I was a touring musician, performing live on stage every week. But I didn’t like attending concerts. I liked making music more than listening to music. I felt I must be in the wrong...
11 Marras 20241min
