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Looking Back at 2025, Looking Forward to 2026
A peculiar year is coming to a close. Between world-class conferences and rediscovered friendships, here is my personal review of 2025.
A Circle of Strangers
On a warm Italian night, my wife and I stopped to watch the dancing. When the music cut out and a crisis unfolded, I witnessed a crowd of strangers offer a silent, profound lesson in human decency and protection.
The Broken Gramophone and the Stolen Land
The story of a broken gramophone and a piece of stolen land. A personal account of my family's legacy, caught between fascist violence and the calculated greed of those who wore the banner of anti-fascism for personal gain.
So, where are you going on vacation this year?
Why this simple question reveals the biggest generational conflict of our time.
Where Have You Been for the Last 20 Years?
A personal journey from 20 years of self-doubt to discovering the welcoming BSD community at BSDCan. Sometimes courage comes later in life.
The Azores High and the Symphony of Pistons
A personal reflection on seeking tranquility outside the city, only to discover a curious modern habit: the relentless use of cars for even the shortest distances. Why do we trade peace for the car keys, even in 'quiet' havens?