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Back in 2012, when I first moved back to Haiti, I brought with me what I thought was a symbol of comfort and success: a large 47-inch flat-screen TV. At the time, it felt important. It was modern, expensive, and impressive. more...

I once came very close to winning a New York Lottery Win For Life ticket. Close enough that even today, when I think about it, I smile. more...

When was the last time you found yourself needing AA batteries while stuck at an airport because, oops, your wireless mouse batteries are dead, only to discover that no store in the airport sells AA batteries anymore? more...

Not long ago, a 47-inch TV felt massive and futuristic. Today, 100-inch big-screen TVs are not just real, they are surprisingly accessible and cost way less then I paid for my 47-inch HDTV back in the days . more...

One of the strangest sentences you can ever hear from your supervisor is: "Your private life is interfering with your job." more...