Baby Geniuses vs. Immortals

Everybody knows how innocent, invincible, and intelligent a child is. He accepts the world as is, he knows no fear, and he sees things that adults can no longer see. Even I must have had those days (sadly or luckily, I do not remember any of them). Then we all lose...

The 100th way

I was in a bank with my accountant to set up a corporate account for my small business. I already have a personal savings account there, plus it is an American bank that has efficiency maximization ingrained in their DNA. This is supposedly all I had to do: Open a new...

From dependent to independent to interdependent

One year ago I was suffering from depression. I was working at a stable company with more than enough income to maintain my lifestyle, fixed schedule that gave me ample time to explore my private activities, and creative freedom in my workplace. I even had a blueprint...

Dinosaurs in modern world

The other day I entered a department store to buy a pair of shoes. The store had several stories which looked solely dedicated to clothes. Surely I would be able to find something that fits my needs—I went in, hoping to finish my task quickly in one round of...

Gaffs aren’t that innocent

My passport country never ceases to offer weird entertainment, and instead of an innovative English lesson or a human bowling ball game, let’s see some memorable “Ouch” political moments in recent months. May: Osaka’s outspoken mayor stirred up anger both at home and...