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The invisible cargo of the Mayflower was a precious intangible asset — an idea. It was the small candle whose light, once kindled, could ignite thousands more. Its flame crossed the Atlantic almost unnoticed, yet it carried far more than the hopes and beliefs of a handful of English Separatists. In fact it even outgrew the American project. The candle embodies the essence of a human spirit that may lead to the better versions of ourselves.

We've landed in the era of the absurd idea of winning and losing as good vs. bad. The reality is, more often than not, the loss of victory in the win and the blessing found in the disappointment, as Whistler's Mother taught us. Her icon is engraved in our American DNA; but her lesson seems forgotten. Article by Rik Raats —the fool who practices the pen in an attempt to process reality.

We are all, from time to time, homesick for ourselves. It's part of being pilgrims, whether we choose to be one or not.

Margo Raats Concert, Brixton, London, April 7 2026

Yes, It’s St. Patrick’s Day — and This Year I Wildly Tribute this Celebration to the Reigning Irish Cathedral of Streaming: All Hail Saoirse Ronan.

Tony Bennett not only made the world embrace San Francisco—way beyond all his accolades and achievements he genuinely demonstrated that style never goes out of fashion.