Culture-nature, mind-body, mommy-daddy… some thoughts on human nature after reading Ernest Becker and Camille Paglia.

A curation of 30 original photographs on a theme I keep coming back to.

Honoring those ephemeral linden blossoms in this fragrant dessert.

The boys are introducing me to The Primal Mother.

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

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

Yugoslav nation-building meets lustful sex to build a theory of identity formation.

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

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.