I’m in Houston International Airport, one of my least favorites, waiting for my delayed flight to Las Vegas, probably my least favorite city in the entire world. I left Buenos Aires filled with sweet sadness. There is so much that I’ll miss. Here in Houston, having arrived far too early in the morning and getting [...]

For my friends, it’s kinda become a running joke. “Don’t get mugged.” This is how they say goodbye to me now.
Truth is, I’ve only been mugged twice in my life (not counting the incident with the Russian prostitutes in Athens - another story for another time). But both muggings were relatively violent and have had [...]

There is an inconsistency in my thinking. On the one hand, I agree with the truism that education (especially higher education) is the fastest road to both development and peace. And yet, I would also agree with anyone who says that formal institutions of education are now less relevant than ever.

So, I don’t know exactly [...]

It’s Sunday morning … and true to the name, the sunlight, roughly eight minutes after leaving its home, is blasting furiously outside. So is the wind. And my honey and I are taking refuge from both in the cool shade of our upstairs bedroom. What are we listening to? Jarabe de Palo, De Vuelta y [...]