Tag: Still

Nearly 2 million years ago, we figured out how to turn a boring old lump of rock into a tool. Quite an astonishing feat of brain power. As a result, rather than tearing off meat with our hands we could slice up some very nice t-bone steaks. We somehow also knew cooked meat was not just tastier, but ...

“I dreamt we still had the shop.” The words are thick coming out of his mouth, and his eyes are shut tight. He is postponing the reality that’ll confront him when he wakes. I’m standing in our bedroom doorway and hesitate a moment before going to him. This is called ...

Trust the shiny black lab, guide dog Cooper, to cause a stir walking a lady across the street. Seriously, I’d rather blend in with the crowd while my guide dog and I cross the street making our way from points A to B. But it’s not every day that people see a service dog with his ha...

Suitcases packed, checked in and ready to fly over the clouds. Excitement, anticipation and memories fill my thoughts. So much time has gone by! I’m meeting the place I left behind at the airport. I’ll close my eyes now and wake up to a dream come true. I’m finally here...

Some Things Are Learned The Hard Way Some life lessons are priceless. They come with pain. Unfortunately, this is the school of life. We learn by making mistakes. The good news is we generally avoid repeating the painful mistakes. We learn and move forward with a bit more wisdom under our belt. ...

This question was obtained from a book I read earlier this year “The Death Of Vivek Orji” by Akwaeke Emezi. In this book, the main character is exceptionally effeminate and his family found it hard to accept him for who he was. In one of the pages of the book, he is found asking the read...

In an ideal world, we would be doing meaningful work with the people we choose to work with. We would work where we want and when we want. Oh yeah, this isn’t an ideal world. The above is the reality for a small minority of people. For most people, they work in situations they want to run a...

I recently recovered from burnout. Reflecting on that time, I realise I’ve been stupid. A few of you might have had similar experiences. I was supervising two teams. I was also responsible for the design of software, including challenging stakeholder management. Then I took on an additional...

( for the Trailblazhers & Pioneers & all Black & Brown who cheered for me at Mile 21. Boston Marathon 2023) Running is like soaring on wings, freedom in every stride Pushing through the pain, pushing past the limits of the mind Feet pounding on pavement heartbeat drummi...

Dubai, a city that hosts the ultimate building of the world, Burj-Khalifa is a record-setter by hosting astonishing hotels, astonishing shopping malls, and the longest gold shopping centre. In 2003, a new feather has been announced to add to its feather, “The World”, man-made island; a p...

I’ve experienced so much growth (my hair is now shoulder length) and have learned so much about the world. In the past 6 months, I can confidently say that I speak Spanish and that I only sound a little idiotic when I speak Portuguese (i’m hoping to get better in the next couple of month...

Since the dawn of language, people have come up with a lot of different ways to talk about weather and the passage of time. A few of them are rational. Everything in the Chinese calendar is numbered, from yi yue (January, “one month”) to shi-er yue (“twelve mont...

Since the dawn of language, people have come up with a lot of different ways to talk about weather and the passage of time. A few of them are rational. Everything in the Chinese calendar is numbered, from yi yue (January, “one month”) to shi-er yue (“twelve mont...

That’s because, once upon a time, the area where the downtown convention center now sprawls was a dense neighborhood of poor and working people, and its metamorphosis into today’s business and tourist-friendly district was the result of the mass demolition of thousands of homes in the 19...

The Dubai climate agreement signals the need for us to phase out coal as well. However, compromises have left the door slightly ajar. Phasing out the most polluting fossil fuel could significantly reduce emissions. What’s Happening? The Dubai climate agreement resonates as an urgent call...

McMillan’s imagery is reminiscent of Matthew 6:24 — “No one can serve two masters.” But McMillan is referring to more than greed. His lyrics speak to the savagery of contemporary, Western (and by extension, Evangelical) culture, which claims to “hold on to love,” ...

The year has less than two weeks to close shop. I don’t know if that makes it too early to close door on it. Some are still expecting last minute miracle or magic of the year from it. Reviewing the year from my angle, I think I had been a kind of hatch some created as their financial escape...

Iknow a Black immigrant who runs a multi-million dollar company. Most people would think he’s achieved the American dream because he lives in a beautiful home, drives a luxury car, lives in an exclusive neighborhood and is successful financially. Still, every time he hears about unarmed Africa...

A little over a week ago, I was a still-life model for a small group of artists in my city. I couldn’t resist writing about just how healing, empowering, and enlightening the experience was. I didn’t know we had a still life class in town but was approached by one of the artists, who ...

So, I was sitting in some vinyl or cheap plastic-covered chair, in a low-lit room, surrounded by a few strangers. I had my sleeve rolled up. I was ready for what was coming. Then she came by. Set up all her equipment. Rubbed some disinfectant on my arm. And after making sure everything was a go, ...

I love being Puerto Rican. The culture is rich and diverse, the food is typically quite delicious, and the music will make you move your hips in tandem with the drums. We are boisterous, fiery, painfully opinionated, and come in every shade; I wouldn’t change a thing. Read More