“El sistema,” a system of musical education born in Venezuela
The binding, the bonding effect of music on people, few other arts can achieve. It brings men together, it sooths the spirit, it frees…
What to expect if you travel to Madrid
Surprisingly to many, Spain’s crime rate is the lowest in Europe, much lower than in the UK or Germany, supposedly highly civilized countries. The…
The loneliness of an over-informed brain
I am at the mercy of my body’s senses. They inform and tell me of what is out there. But, I often wonder whether…
Do we think in concepts or language?
You may be surprised by the answer to the question of whether we think using language or concepts.
On the arrogance of youth and the wisdom of our elders
Our elders really do know better. Alas, we only realize that when we are ourselves part of the older age group!
The passion for writing: innate or acquired?
These days the passion for writing seems to be getting a hold of everyone. It captures so many people, so deeply, that we often wonder why.
The power of realistic thinking
Realistic thinking is perhaps better than positive thinking. At least it takes into account every aspect of a situation in order to make the best of it.
Why I wish doctors didn’t know my age
Pimples, blackheads, restlessness, listlessness are associated with youth, mainly with younger people, teenagers chiefly. A slow gait, gray hair, shaky hands, forgetfulness, deafness, for…
Our heritage & legacy help us deal with midlife regret!
Midlife regret can be prevented by relying on our heritage, or legacy, our culture and even our bicultural essence. Allow me to explain. Some…
