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Today is Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day in some countries. It originated in the US, and the first Labour Day parade was held in New York City in 1882. However, unlike in many countries, this is observed…
Ethics shapes what we believe is right. Etiquette shapes how we behave. Civility shapes how we treat others, especially when we disagree. When schools teach these three (I’ve coined “EEC”), they are not just preparing students for exams; they prepare…
We often hear about the importance of kindness: helping others, offering support, and encouraging those around us. What about being on the receiving end? Is asking for kindness or help a sign of weakness or failure? Or is it, instead,…
I thought about what I had done in 2025. The list was long and varied: experimenting with new recipes, perfecting the art of complaint letters, supporting people in their noble battles against unfairness, and bravely wrestling with scammers. I even…
It’s the first day of December, and our neighbourhood has begun to glow again. The streets are laced with lights, and shop windows glimmer with colourful decorations. The Christmas market, which is outside our building, opened last Saturday. It’s 6:34…
Last summer, my colleagues and I were advised to reapply for the very jobs we’ve been doing for more than a decade, only this time with a lower pay and to another company. It raised urgent questions: Should we accept…
(This is not AI-generated. It’s the required essay I submitted to Harvard University’s X AESTHINT15 Course “Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking” – 8/8 peer- reviewed and graded) “I’m not a racist; my sister-in-law is from Asia.”…
Meteorologically, autumn in Europe begins today, September 1 which sounds official, but it just means the calendar is trying to boss us around. Thankfully, the sky is still a cheerful blue, and the air feels like summer forgot to collect…
Hello, everyone! I’m currently on an income-free sabbatical, which is also known as “funemployed by choice”. As a freelancer, I only earn money when I work (i.e. coach, teach, or train). I don’t have paid holidays and perks; just my…
Hello. I’m currently enjoying my annual holiday and taking this time to read more than write. So instead of something new, I’m sharing an article I wrote six weeks ago; it’s part of a book chapter I’m hoping to publish this…
