The Golden Rule

“Treat others as you would like to be treated”

The Diary of a MAN


  • the messy debate

    I’ll let you in on a little secret. Men are tidier than women. Studies suggest that we perceive cultural norms of women cleaning, that links back to historical gender roles. Like with many things in life. Personality traits, play a role.  Women on average clean more, but individual personality is more important than gender. I…

  • 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…