The Observation of Trifles
“You know my method. It is founded on the observation of trifles.” – Sherlock Holmes in “The Boscombe Valley Mystery” Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective of all time, full stop. I shouldn’t have to argue the genius of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous character. It’s probably not much of a surprise for as much […]
Smiling While Running
In her Substack newsletter post entitled “Just Smile and Glide,” Jamie Currie discusses one of her running friends. She remarks on his beautiful running form, comparing it to that of the legendary Eluid Kipchoge. I’ve never been a runner myself, as I prefer brisk walks for my exercise. Still, I’ve always been fascinated by the […]
Finding Common Ground
Years ago, a friend of mine and I discussed an important idea about human relationships. He argued that we should focus on where we agree with others, rather than where we disagree. This struck me as a good concept to ponder further. Eventually, my thoughts on the matter grew into what became this essay. Basically, […]
The Absurd Power of Our Words
Here in these “Chronicles of Absurdia”, we don’t just tiptoe through the tulips of language; we leap into its very thicket, often finding ourselves tangled in its intricate vines of verbosity and verve. I often find myself entranced by simple turns of phrase uttered or penned by souls from centuries past. It’s quite stunning to […]
Do You Want to Be a Thought Leader?
When I first became serious about writing online, both in personal blogging and in freelance web writing, I read a lot about thought leadership. But, what baffled me was, despite everyone talking about becoming a thought leader, no one really talked about how one actually becomes a thought leader in your certain area of expertise. […]
Bridging Global Divides
We live in an era characterized by unprecedented connectivity and yet, paradoxically, also burgeoning divisiveness. This is why, for me, E.B. White’s call in his essay ‘Intimations’ to find individuals “big enough to love the whole planet” reverberates with a profound urgency. White’s words from December 1941 beckon us to envision a society nurtured by […]
Websites as Living Organisms
One of my favorite things about online publishing is that what’s posted online isn’t written in stone. A major drawback of traditional publishing is that once something is in print, it’s out there forever, immutable without the release of another edition. One common example of this drawback with traditional printing is how school textbooks must […]
A Love Letter to Indie Rock and Roll
In a world often drowning in cliché melodies, lacking chemistry and true creativity, I’ve found comfort in the raw, unfiltered sound of indie rock and roll. The genre that speaks to me like no other, with lyrics and music crafted from the depths of independent spirits and unbridled souls. Through the years, indie rock hasn’t […]
How to Deal with Desk Disarray
Today, we discuss the chaos of cluttered desks. While our desks are flat surfaces designed for productivity, they so often turn into swirling vortexes of chaos. Pens become nomads, paper mountains form ranges, and coffee cups hold the ancient relics of a Monday long forgotten. This phenomenon isn’t just a common occurrence; it’s a rite […]