This year marks the first Father’s Day without my dad, Leo E. Perino. He passed away in his sleep at the end of May 2026, a mere 29 days after retiring at the age of 79. He was a man who cherished his work and adored his daughters, embodying the role of a loving father...
Psychologists refer to the term “projection” to explain when individuals unconsciously transfer their own shortcomings, guilt, or negative qualities onto others. This psychological concept finds a parallel in a popular Russian saying: “the thief’s hat is on fire.” This proverb suggests that a guilty conscience is bound to reveal itself.
President Trump and his allies are currently challenging the fragile base of American democracy. They have, in recent acts reminiscent of his behavior after his 2020 loss, accused the California primary election of being ‘rigged’, and the FBI, acting on his orders, recently targeted an Ohio voter registration group. Despite these concerns, there are measures...
A friendship spanning five decades faces scrutiny after a significant discovery on social media. The issue emerged when the letter writer learned their friend follows numerous radical organizations on Instagram. This revelation raises doubts about the integrity of the friend’s political alignment. For years, the friend consistently supported the letter writer’s political views. She actively...
Reflecting on childhood memories, many recall playing with action figures like G.I. Joe, creating stories and adventures for these toys. The pleasure lay in manipulating them to suit our narratives, their inanimate nature rendering them helpless to our imagination. Similarly, some seem to view politicians, including public figures like Michelle and Barack Obama, as entities...