Posts by Rich
Dear Ricardo: Winter is Coming.
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 12, 2018 Dear Ricardo, I love Saturday mornings. They’re brilliant aren’t they? I think it’s my favorite time of the week. I eat my same breakfast, of course: blueberry oatmeal and…
Read MoreWholesome Conversations at Whole Foods
I don’t shop at Whole Foods. I go for the wholesome conversations. I work from my apartment a lot. Sometimes it feels like I barely leave it. The other day, in the late afternoon, I had to get out. I felt a little lonely and wanted to work somewhere with people surrounding me. I’m…
Read MoreA President’s Funeral and a Father’s Goal
Sometimes you just have to drop everything and help someone achieve their goal. My dad has had a goal for a while. “The next presidential funeral—I’m gonna go.” In the middle of my bartending shift, I paused from slingin’ drinks and looked up at the TV. Breaking news: President George H.W. Bush has died. It’s kind of weird…
Read MoreBook Rec: Factfulness
Hans Rosling will change the way you look at the world…based on facts. Raise your hand if you ever scroll through Twitter and feel the world is burning. Everyone? Don’t worry, my hand is raised too. Guess what? I have some cheap therapy for you. Read Factfulness by Hans Rosling. Hans…
Read MoreWiki Rabbit Hole: Summer to Seoul
Turn a borderline-addictive habit into an opportunity to learn more about the world. What an adventure! I went around the world in 45 minutes! I strive to improve myself and expand my perspective, even if it’s little by little. I want to learn more about the world I live in. And recently, I developed a…
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