Journeys of Understanding / The Economics of Influence:
From an author’s perspective—particularly one steeped in themes of geopolitics and conflict like in A Line in the Sand—the intersections of economics, militaryRead More
The Surreal Spectacle of College Football: From Pro Pro
Last night’s Notre Dame vs. Ohio State game felt like watching a surreal blend of college tradition and professional sports theater. These "kids"Read More
TickTock for TikTok; The Clock is Ticking on Creator Co
TikTok’s latest strategic maneuver is a masterclass in corporate politics, but its effectiveness is still up for debate. The 90-day cooling-off period, engineeredRead More
Ai and, the word Sabotage, Captain.
In Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Valeris, the Vulcan officer aboard the USS Enterprise, explains the origin of the word "sabotage."Read More
Weekend Watercolor, #159 Menton and Lemons
I began painting watercolors during lockdown, when a special friend gave me a set of Kai paints and I've painted nearly everyRead More
Japan: Serenity in a Digital World
It’s been 20 years since I last set foot in Japan, but it feels like the country has only grown in allure. FriendsRead More
Larry Ellison is Making Death Optional // Hold my Beer
This Hold My Beer may be brought to you by Green Tea or Carrot Juice... Larry Ellison’s has a philosophy... “It’s not enough toRead More
Reflektions in Watercolor, #199 Cannes Iconic
I began painting watercolors during lockdown, when a special friend gave me a set of Kai paints and I've painted nearly everyRead More
A word on Clean January… and Watering Down Life&#
The Greeks and Romans were masters of extravagance. They didn’t just throw parties—they hosted grand, lavish affairs that would put today’s most opulentRead More
Weekend Watercolor, #73 Kerylos
I began painting watercolors during lockdown, when a special friend gave me a set of Kai paints and I've painted nearly everyRead More