Reflections
108. the war in Gaza is still on
It was a celebratory day when, on September 29, the United States unveiled a 20-point plan, although it did not involve any input from the Palestinians. The plan aims to end Israel’s conflict in Gaza,...
107. Janjali and his large family still sing those beautiful songs
I find the Romani people the most interesting because they understand how life should be lived. Also known as Roma, they traditionally lead a nomadic lifestyle. Roma have a strong connection to I...
106. I hate nights; they make me sick all the time
Until September 5, 2024, I maintained a strict sleep schedule—going to bed at 10:30 PM and waking up exactly at 5:30 AM. It had been a practice for many decades. However, on September 6th, when m...
105. Algeria, where freedom of expression is only a memory
I discovered Boualem Sansal, a French-Algerian author, after my favorite French novelist, Annie Ernaux, urged for his release from prison. Ernaux is a reserved woman and not very active on social medi...
104. Chinguetti is Africa’s spiritual capital
Not many people might have heard about Mauritania, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, a country situated in Northwest Africa. A country whose name comes from Mauretania...
103. The world is really a strange place
A few years back, Catarina Migliorini, a Brazilian physical education student, auctioned her virginity online to a Japanese man named Natsu for $780,000. The Japanese man faced intense comp...
102. I wish I could believe in a God of some kind, but I simply cannot
Long before Amitabh Bachchan captivated audiences with his deep baritone voice, Richard Burton (1925-1984), a primarily Shakespearean actor, was already well known for his voice. As an undergradu...
101. Remembering a night of celebration
Today was the day the Berlin Wall was opened after standing for 28 years, 2 months, and 27 days, dividing a city as a symbol of the Cold War. It was a defining moment, something historical...
100. So, this is the 100th article!
Today marks my 100th submission here. As someone who tends to get bored quickly and leaves tasks unfinished, this feels like a significant milestone. I would really appreciate hearing congratulat...
99. May we live for a hundred years
Can you believe that in Italy, many people living to 100 years or more have renewed their driver's licenses at age 100? Recent data shows Italy has 23,548 residents aged 100 or older, an in...
98. Yes, we cannot let it go
It was truly horrifying to see Mexico’s most powerful woman, and the President, Claudia Sheinbaum, being groped by a drunken man. As she walked through the crowd, a man attempted to kiss her on t...
97. If London is a watercolor, New York is an oil painting
Sir Peter Levin Shaffer, a playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, remarked: “If London is a watercolor, New York is an oil painting.”This oil painting could be distorted. Its future appears uncertain...