Observations
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Critical Consciousness
Prompt: What is that feeling or state of mind when someone is highly sensitive to injustices in the world, keenly aware how of different perspectives the one most vocal gets to set the defining narratives. Gemini 2.5 Pro: Critical Consciousness: This is the intellectual and analytical core of the state you’re describing. It’s the keen… Continue reading
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Music Lyrics, Movie Lines, Quotes (Routinely Updated)
“Is history so simple that it has only one “right” side?”Beryl Lieff Benderly, Washington “All people engage in what psychiatrists call motivated reasoning — we adjust the facts to suit our arguments” Georgetown law professor Rosa Brooks “You got the chance to tell everybody your side; it’s my turn to tell ’em mine.” LANY “To… Continue reading
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The Southern Belle: How a Sweet Persona Became a Strategic Public Relations Tool (with Gemini 2.5 Pro)
I have long been perplexed by the women in the 21st century who admire the ways of the Southern Belle. It’s a multibillion-dollar industry. I have not taken the time to explore it in great detail, as obviously, I did not grow up with this cultural concept in Hungary, and upon my arrival into 9th… Continue reading
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All the People I Blame
Well, that’s a trick title. I blame no one. That’s because I have learned to respect the power of the first six years of our lives on how we experience the world. I am, to a degree greater than I ever realized, a product of my original emotional environment. So are my Siblings. So are… Continue reading
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“You don’t Suffer Fools”
Professionally, I have benefitted greatly from the Mentors who generously gave of their time, their experience, and in many cases I’m confident, they gave of their patience in my mentoring meetings with them. Through these Mentors, I have learned insights into organizational dynamics, the nature of leadership, the value of relationships, people’s capacity for organizational… Continue reading
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Let it Snow
It’s a rainy Wednesday morning reminding us it is September. Though it would be easier to stay at home on a rainy day, I had mentally and logistically prepared to go into the office. Having bought excellent rain gear for a March trip to London, the rain was not a good enough excuse to do… Continue reading
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That Only Works in the English Language
I grew up speaking the Hungarian language and forced to pretend I was learning Russian. До свидания! I also inherited my Father’s appreciation of the German language, so I have been dabbling in the study of it my entire life. I love how the German language sounds, and its rules feel very familiar, as it… Continue reading
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Joy as a Practice
“You don’t have to wait for something ‘meaningful’ to come into your life so that you can finally enjoy what you do. There is more meaning in joy than you will ever need. The ‘waiting to start living’ syndrome is one of the most common delusions of the unconscious state. The joy of Being, which… Continue reading
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Not Containable
I am nursing a pretty hefty disappointment at the moment, a useful funk to wade through. I know it’s necessary. I landed an interview for a position that would be the pinnacle of my career. I sought the expertise and precious time of trusted, generous mentors. I took days to prepare. …then I blew the… Continue reading
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Can’t Judge This
Following the instances I pass judgment and get on my high horse, the door of humility eventually hits me on my way out. These are just a handful of stories to illustrate some of my humbling realizations. My Sophomore year in college, I had an Engineering Calculus Professor who came to every class from August… Continue reading
One More Perspective 