I am a voracious reader of the most convoluted and lexiphanic texts – yet, there is one author I prefer to most. She gives me the greatest pleasure and leaves me tranquil and craving for more when I am through devouring one of her countless tomes. A philosopher of the mundane, a scholar of …
Imagine an expedition to the Antarctic in 1914. There is no GPS, no world-reaching radio, and no satellite phone. Brutal conditions, rationed food, tight living quarters. Sounds pretty bleak. Now imagine that something goes horribly wrong. As days turn into weeks the rationed food is exhausted. As weeks turn into months hope is all …
People in positions of power and authority are often seen as being superior and incapable of making a mistake. However, as literature has so often shown, people who are in important positions tend to have the same flaws and weaknesses as normal people do. The difference, however, lies in how far-reaching the impact would …
It promises a life of fame and fortune. A lifestyle of glitz and glamour: fabulous parties, dazzling jewelries, designer wardrobes, luxury cars, real estate properties, gorgeous people. Who wouldn’t be enticed by the power of success show business has to offer? Whether you come from a poor family or you were born with the …
It is not hard for a newbie to learn to play the guitar. The guitar is among the simplest instruments you can learn to play, and know that 65% of the American people know how to play the guitar. If you are unaccustomed playing guitar then it can look a little bit intimidating, but …
Hip-Hop has historically existed as a male-dominated industry. Being a reflection of urban life and struggle, past Hip-Hop artists have been forced to maintain a certain level of masculinity in order to be accepted by their urban communities. Old school rappers who talked about love were often viewed as soft or corny. Because of …
We all enjoy decorating our homes as beautifully as possible, especially when it comes to statues or small sculptures that depict various symbols. Powerfully attracted by the complex history of Buddhist idols, a lot of people have discovered an entire array of objects presented online, included in the gold collection. For them, these religious …
Throughout history happiness has been a central and controversial topic, as it embraces our entire being that forever aspires to it in numerous and often contradictory ways. After a quarter century of relentless investigation, here is what I have to say about it. Having said this, even this sort of happiness is a product …
What is the worst evil in the world? Wouldn’t you agree that it is what prevents the achievement of everything that is good? And what prevents this achievement more than the weakness in a person’s very soul that leads this person along the path of mediocrity, or worse, criminality? Let’s take a look at …
Whether in movies or books or in life, it is human nature to be curious about “what happens next,” what the future holds in store. Because of this curiosity divination methods were developed, some even centuries old. There are several tools and ways to divine the future. Forms popularized by gypsies (as related in …