life lessons

Television on in a cosy living room with Milo resting on my lap, reflecting the simplicity of relaxing before the age of endless streaming choices.

When Less Choice Meant More Enjoyment: Why I Miss Pay TV

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If someone asked which outdated technology I miss the most, my answer would be pay TV. In a world filled with streaming services, I never expected to miss pay TV, yet I often do. While today’s technology gives us endless entertainment, it has also introduced something I didn’t expect—choice paralysis. Why I Miss Pay TV There was … Read more

ames Altham with a beer, reflecting on life’s acquired tastes

From Beer and Olives to Solitude

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A friend recently asked me: “What do you love now that you hated when you were younger?” My first answers came quickly: beer, anchovies, and olives. As a child, I couldn’t understand why anyone would willingly consume something so bitter, salty, or strong. Yet today I enjoy all three. Somewhere along the way, my tastes … Read more