The boys are introducing me to The Primal Mother

Home-brewed hibiscus kombucha used two different ways in this summery no-bake cake.

Shamanism, Glenn Loury, and Lana Dey Rey… This blog is about ancient religions and sources of wisdoms. It is about the people who dare go to Hell and back. To tell stories that heal, stories that give meanings.

Tony Soprano, Charles Tilly, and Max Weber walk into a bar…

Death meets Love to offer an explanation of human sacrifices in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.

Looking back on a decade of music and highlighting 12 of my favorite records.

Inspired by ideas from sociology and psychoanalysis, Yugoslav nation-building meets lustful sex to build a theory of identity formation.

What can an artist teach a scientist? What is the connection between beauty and knowledge?

A recipe for a traditional Macedonian pastry with an un-traditional filling.

Some thoughts about Mitski's music...and myself

A guide to my favorite places to eat at, things to see, cultural experiences, and even a playlist to listen to if the road ever takes you to Skopje.