“An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes.” Sun Tzu Anywhere we see corruption, violence and a disregard for freedom and human life, we see what Sun Tzu was talking about— men who rule over the ashes. It certainly feels like these men have dominated the headlinesContinue reading “Ruling Over the Ashes”
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The (Obvious) Smoke in an Elevator
By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes, our gut feeling and intuition is blunt and clear. We receive the message and understand it immediately. I stood there clutching some recycling as the elevator door rolled open. I was eager to get into the elevator as it’s the only way into the basement where the trash and recycling areContinue reading “The (Obvious) Smoke in an Elevator”
No Bad Weather
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Alfred Wainwright By: Gabriela Yareliz Alfred Wainwright is right. The morning was warmish and damp. I ventured out ambitiously, and now, the temperatures have dropped wildly. I find myself yearning for thicker sleeves and my knit hat my mother made me. I was reminded ofContinue reading “No Bad Weather”
Subtraction and Other Kinds of Math
By: Gabriela Yareliz Words I have heard often tied to 2026: “subtraction”, “restraint”, “frugal”— it’s everywhere. Open a Substack, and play a game of bingo for every time one of these words pops up. #trending Allegedly, we need less so we can run with the horse (year of the horse)— whatever the hell that means.Continue reading “Subtraction and Other Kinds of Math”
Iranians Fight for Freedom
By: Gabriela Yareliz The fight for freedom. It’s a fight that will never get old. A fight worth engaging in. It’s the deep craving of the soul. Iran went dark days ago. The only footage that has been released was thanks to Starlink. Eyes are on Iran, and many here, especially the large Iranian populationContinue reading “Iranians Fight for Freedom”
No Words, Rangers Lose 10-2
By: Gabriela Yareliz “Does Mike Sullivan still have a job? Because he certainly does not have a team,” is what is on everyone’s mind after the New York Rangers’ final score yesterday. It was a 10-2 game with the Boston Bruins. Mike Sullivan’s words after the game were, “I don’t have words.” (NY Post Source)Continue reading “No Words, Rangers Lose 10-2”
A Historic Day
By: Gabriela Yareliz I think we all woke up knowing the world was shifting right beneath our feet. I woke up to the headline below, and clicked into it wondering if this was real. (A sort of déjà vu for Latin America and those who know its history). Mandoka, a Venezuelan cookbook author based outContinue reading “A Historic Day”
Waldorf Glamour
By: Gabriela Yareliz Night fell on the Upper East Side. After a delicious raclette sandwich, we navigated the pockets of sidewalk ice and dark residential buildings. We passed the new JP Morgan Chase building, which is stunning (like a monument to capitalism— it stands there with the biggest Christmas wreaths I have ever seen, ‘HappyContinue reading “Waldorf Glamour”
Closing Out 2025
By: Gabriela Yareliz It’s cold and gray out here in NYC. Feels like 12F outside. It’s sick, but this is the price we pay for all seasons. Some slushy mountains of snow remain. The truth is, there are days when I can close my eyes and see the sunset at Cedar Key, salty air hittingContinue reading “Closing Out 2025”
My 2025 Library
By: Gabriela Yareliz It’s almost time to let go of the year. Before we do, I wanted to say ‘thank you’ to all of you for reading, the comments, and engagement this past year. Whether you are new this year to the site or you have been with me for the 16 (yes, crazy, 16)Continue reading “My 2025 Library”
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