SAM Frida

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To Koa and Kai: My Angels

To Koa and Kai: My Angels

This beautiful portrait of Koa and Kai was a Christmas gift, but their presence in my life has been a gift far beyond anything material. Though they are not mine, as their “auntie and godmother” they’ve opened my heart in a way I never expected. They’ve shown me a...

The Paradox of Being

The Paradox of Being

We are the paradox. The thinker and the thought, the seeker and the secret we wish to uncover. In our relentless pursuit of understanding, we often feel lost in questions that have no final answer. Yet, this is where the beauty lies: the journey itself. Life isn’t...

The Unspoken Truths About Industry Etiquette

The Unspoken Truths About Industry Etiquette

Having spent 24 years in the domain name industry, I’ve seen and experienced it all. I’m sharing this now because I’ve left the industry, and stepping away has given me a clearer perspective on something I could never quite reconcile: the sheer lack of basic...

The Price of Power: A Reflection on Leadership and Human Values

The Price of Power: A Reflection on Leadership and Human Values

As I watch the unfolding of our current political landscape, one thought lingers: how often do leaders truly consider what people—ordinary people—really want? When I hear talk of acquiring territories like Greenland, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, or reimagining Canada...

The Divide We Must Destroy

The Divide We Must Destroy

The caste system, whether written into law or etched into the unspoken rules of society, is one of humanity’s most enduring failures. It divides, dehumanizes, and declares some lives inherently less valuable than others. But caste is not just India’s problem—it echoes...

Nostradamus: The French Predictor Who Captures Our Imagination

Nostradamus: The French Predictor Who Captures Our Imagination

Nostradamus, the 16th-century French physician and astrologer, continues to intrigue and mystify centuries after his time. Known for his enigmatic quatrains published in Les Prophéties, Nostradamus has been credited with foretelling everything from natural disasters...

Your Power, Your Choice

Your Power, Your Choice

Healing is freedom, but not the kind you might imagine. It’s not about controlling others or avoiding pain—it’s about reclaiming the power you unknowingly gave away. For me, the greatest freedom lies in this simple truth: no one can affect me unless I allow it. As I...