I write about nationalism, sustainable economies, public history, social movements, immigration, MeToo issues, and ethical travel. Since November 2023, I have been living on the road, staying in a different country every month. I write about that experience in my Aging on the Run series.
Anti-fascists in a Swiss Cemetery
When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping, it was raining in Ronca Sopra Ascona, Switzerland. In my friend's Swiss apartment on the Italian border, we baked bread for the Sabbath and watched Latin American...
May Day in Milan. Bella Ciao!
Milan has long been the center of finance, fashion, and Ferraris. It is also both the birthplace of Italian fascism and a center of anti-fascist resistance. On April 29, 2026, 107 years...
The Geography of Emotions: Montevideo, Uruguay.
A Dutch travel writer came to Sri Lanka at a moment of personal crisis. He capitalized on his grief to write a bestseller that depicted the tropical island as a demonic place. The work was artful...
Minnesota. Joy and Sorrow In One Cup.
Joy and sorrow come in one cup. It is confusing when they swim together. Sometimes the mixture is too powerful for us to handle. Especially when a loved one dies. Especially a young one. Especially suicide.
Anti-fascists in a Swiss Cemetery
When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping, it was raining in Ronca Sopra Ascona, Switzerland. In my friend's Swiss apartment on the Italian border, we baked bread for the Sabbath and watched Latin American...
May Day in Milan. Bella Ciao!
Milan has long been the center of finance, fashion, and Ferraris. It is also both the birthplace of Italian fascism and a center of anti-fascist resistance. On April 29, 2026, 107 years...
The Geography of Emotions: Montevideo, Uruguay.
A Dutch travel writer came to Sri Lanka at a moment of personal crisis. He capitalized on his grief to write a bestseller that depicted the tropical island as a demonic place. The work was artful...
Minnesota. Joy and Sorrow In One Cup.
Joy and sorrow come in one cup. It is confusing when they swim together. Sometimes the mixture is too powerful for us to handle. Especially when a loved one dies. Especially a young one. Especially suicide.
Recent Posts
.I write about nationalism, sustainable economies, public history, social movements, immigration, MeToo issues and non-car travel. Since November. 2023, I have been living on the road, staying in a different country every month. I write about that experience in my Aging on the Run series.
Anti-fascists in a Swiss Cemetery
When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping, it was raining in Ronca Sopra Ascona, Switzerland. In my friend's Swiss apartment on the Italian border, we baked bread for the Sabbath and watched Latin American...
May Day in Milan. Bella Ciao!
Milan has long been the center of finance, fashion, and Ferraris. It is also both the birthplace of Italian fascism and a center of anti-fascist resistance. On April 29, 2026, 107 years...
The Geography of Emotions: Montevideo, Uruguay.
A Dutch travel writer came to Sri Lanka at a moment of personal crisis. He capitalized on his grief to write a bestseller that depicted the tropical island as a demonic place. The work was artful...
Minnesota. Joy and Sorrow In One Cup.
Joy and sorrow come in one cup. It is confusing when they swim together. Sometimes the mixture is too powerful for us to handle. Especially when a loved one dies. Especially a young one. Especially suicide.
Anti-fascists in a Swiss Cemetery
When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping, it was raining in Ronca Sopra Ascona, Switzerland. In my friend's Swiss apartment on the Italian border, we baked bread for the Sabbath and watched Latin American...
May Day in Milan. Bella Ciao!
Milan has long been the center of finance, fashion, and Ferraris. It is also both the birthplace of Italian fascism and a center of anti-fascist resistance. On April 29, 2026, 107 years...
The Geography of Emotions: Montevideo, Uruguay.
A Dutch travel writer came to Sri Lanka at a moment of personal crisis. He capitalized on his grief to write a bestseller that depicted the tropical island as a demonic place. The work was artful...
Minnesota. Joy and Sorrow In One Cup.
Joy and sorrow come in one cup. It is confusing when they swim together. Sometimes the mixture is too powerful for us to handle. Especially when a loved one dies. Especially a young one. Especially suicide.
Recent Posts
Anti-fascists in a Swiss Cemetery
When Donald Trump met Xi Jinping, it was raining in Ronca Sopra Ascona, Switzerland. In my friend's Swiss apartment on the Italian border, we baked bread for the Sabbath and watched Latin American...
May Day in Milan. Bella Ciao!
Milan has long been the center of finance, fashion, and Ferraris. It is also both the birthplace of Italian fascism and a center of anti-fascist resistance. On April 29, 2026, 107 years...
The Geography of Emotions: Montevideo, Uruguay.
A Dutch travel writer came to Sri Lanka at a moment of personal crisis. He capitalized on his grief to write a bestseller that depicted the tropical island as a demonic place. The work was artful...
Minnesota. Joy and Sorrow In One Cup.
Joy and sorrow come in one cup. It is confusing when they swim together. Sometimes the mixture is too powerful for us to handle. Especially when a loved one dies. Especially a young one. Especially suicide.
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I write about nationalism, immigration, public history, sustainable economies, MeToo issues and the politics of travel