Writing

  • What I Learned in Europe

    What I Learned in Europe

    Some cultures greet by a series of cheek kisses, while others prefer to shake hands. Eye contact is more common in some countries than others. Europeans eat differently than I am accustomed to. Italians don’t order take-out. Asking for coffee to go is the clear sign of an American. In the US it’s common to…

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  • What is the difference between right and wrong?

    What is the difference between right and wrong?

    Prompt: We all agree that murdering people is morally wrong under usual circumstances (i.e. not self-defense, not wartime killing, etc). But one central question in ethics is “why” – what makes it wrong? The shortest, most concise way I can put it: *(Assuming GOOD and BAD exist in the world) 1. Causing BAD outcomes is WRONG 2.…

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  • Video: Reflecting on the Big Theft

    Video: Reflecting on the Big Theft

    I am done reflecting on this event. Not much else to say. Life goes on and I’m fortunate for the experience traveling in Europe either way. Just a bit of a sour taste lingering…

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  • Video: Aveiro, Portugal

    Video: Aveiro, Portugal

    Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal because of its many canals dissecting the city. It was a great stop between Porto and Lisbon. I found the softest white sand beach I’ve ever seen, ate some great Portuguese food, and saw a gorgeous sunset and sunrise. I jumped the gun making this video because…

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  • Video: Malaga and Ronda, Spain

    Video: Malaga and Ronda, Spain

    I can’t imagine a better way to begin the Month of December than taking a spur-of-the-moment flight to Southern Spain. Sunshine and beautiful landscapes are unavoidable down here. I felt a warm welcome from the Spanish people and was thankful for the years of Spanish classes that I never thought I would use (shout out…

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