Ode to Istanbul
“Life can’t be all that bad, I’d think from time to time. ‘Whatever happens, I can always take a long walk along the Bosphorus.” ― Orhan Pamuk, Istanbul: Memories and the City The Russians have the concept… View Post
There is really nothing to achieve, if you think about
Oh god. Yes. It is one of those days. I call it the mid-day philosophy slump. Actually, who am I kidding – everyday seems like a staring into the abyss of life and trying to… View Post
Ancient History of Sugar Wax
A 4000-year old Beauty Ritual You’ve Been Replacing With a Plastic Razor – On the ancient history of sugar waxing, slowness, and what we lost when we stopped sitting with ourselves. There is a particular… View Post
Slow Winters in Istanbul, & Seeking Comfort in The Black Madonna / Holy Mother Mary
Hey cinnabon bun, How are things going this winter? Cold, isn’t it? I hope you are taking good care of yourself. Early spring is around the corner. I have lots of Yorkshire tea stocked up.… View Post
I left the corporate world after a near-death experience & never returned
I am an ex-corporate 10+ year events professional who left the corporate world after a near-death experience and never returned. Like a lot of people who had burnt out, hard work and ambition were the… View Post