The Golden Rule

“Treat others as you would like to be treated”

The Diary of a MAN


  • the gift of Presence

    How often are you present? I read a wonderful book on my short trip to Geneva recently. A room on the sea by Andre Aciman. A book so well written, it might just be the most enjoyable read I have ever had. I devoured this book in a day. Since making some important changes in…

  • italians never forget to be human

    Writing about Italians from the French side of Switzerland might seem like a strange thing to do, but something I saw yesterday really had me struck. I knew they were Italian by the melodic volume eminating from the table across from me. Its funny to think, that most non-natives think they are always arguing. A…

  • Havana ooh nah nah…

    All of my heart is in Havana. Havana club that is. Cuban missiles have never concerned me. It’s their torpedos that do. The ones with the paper band around the middle letting you know its origin and blend. My mums ability to buy gifts had no equal. The last gift she bought me before she…

  • 2.2% club

    64% of people will believe what you tell them if you include a statistic. Did you fall for that? You get my point. We are all responsive to stats one way or another. According to a hinge study, I have two attributes that only 2.2% of the worlds men possess. Apparently both are highly desirable…