The Paradox of Love Ōdī et amō. Quārē id faciam fortasse requīris.Nesciŏ, sed fierī sentiō et excrucior. I hate and I love. Why I do this, perhaps you ask.I know not, but I feel it happening and I am tortured. Catullus * This short poem by the Roman lyric poet Catullus was written around 65 … Continue reading Odi et Amo
Pic from Canva.com We are all waiting for Boris’s speech today. We have been in lockdown since before Christmas, but it seems like the nightmare is about to end. It’s going to happen slowly, one step at the time, which means there’s still a long way before we’ll be able to resume our lives, yet … Continue reading The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Homo Sapiens Natura Picture from Canva.com Do you know how important nature is for the existence of the human species? Of course, you do! We all went to school and learned about photosynthesis. But how often do we think about the fact that without that process, our life on Earth would be impossible? The nature … Continue reading The Evolution of Humans
London is silent. You must have heard of the new strain of coronavirus. It seems like the situation is out of control here, in the South-East of England. That’s why new restrictions are in place and we won’t be able to celebrate Christmas with family and friends. Maybe these restrictions over the holidays will make … Continue reading Silent London
Have you ever looked up the word ‘respect’ on Google? Well, I did, and this is what I found: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements. Due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others. I thought the two meanings were well explained but I … Continue reading Respect
Photo by catmoz--4975455 What happens if crude oil goes negative? This is a question I’d never thought I would ask, and yet here I am, jumping from one website to the other, looking for an answer. You must have heard the news; they’re all talking about it: the US oil price has dropped below zero … Continue reading Unprecedented Times For The Oil Industry
Have you ever heard of moon mining? I was scrolling my news feed this morning, when I came across an article about it. Apparently, Donald Trump has signed an executive order encouraging the US to mine the moon for minerals. I got upset at first: the whole world is focused on fighting coronavirus and this … Continue reading Mining the Moon: Really?
“That branch of the lake of Como, which extends towards the south, is enclosed by two unbroken chains of mountains, which, as they advance and recede, diversify its shores with numerous bays and inlets.” I woke up with this in my head today. It’s the incipit of one of the most famous Italian novels of all … Continue reading A Modern Pandemic
The WHO has declared COVID-19 a pandemic, in other words, an epidemic of global concern. They believe governments are underestimating the issue, they’re worried that the new coronavirus will continue spreading, causing the collapse of the health system, and perhaps reaching countries that wouldn’t be capable to overcome the emergency. You must have heard of … Continue reading The Importance of Being Free
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