āAsk not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.ā
D. M. There comes a moment in every young personās life when thinking about the future stops being speculative and becomes a concrete choice, brutal, even. Not everyone has the same opportunities; some donāt speak about abstract dreams, but about…
Age as a System Error. Layoffs, age-based algorithms, and institutional failure: the case of Romania.
by Diana M. Romania has finally discovered efficiency. Not in infrastructure. Not in education. Not in healthcare. But in elimination. An elegant, technological, āneutralā elimination, powered by algorithms, KPIs, and motivational speeches about āthe future.ā Its real name? Institutionalized ageism….
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY – miniature culture defying the digital age
Little Free Library – where America shows its gentle and cultured face in the age of Artificial Intelligence By Diana M. Washington, D.C., the political capital of the free world, the home of weighty speeches and colossal decisions, quietly hides,…
LAVENDER FARM, where lavender blooms and time slows down.
By Diana M. Nestled in a charming corner of Virginia, just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of D.C., lies a hidden paradise that seems plucked from the postcards of southern France: Blooming Hill, Lavender Farm and Gift…
THE HIRSHHORN MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN. And the best surprise… In Washington, all museums are free.
By Diana M. The Museum of Modern Art is a portal through which I traveled among geniuses, feeling an effervescent mix of humor, mystery, and pure art. It was as if I was walking down a corridor where the artistic…
THE MAGIC BEHIND D.C.’S FAMOUS CHERRY BLOSSOMS – once a year, Washington, D.C. forgets all about politics and traffic, and becomes, softest shade of poetry.
By Diana M. If thereās ever a moment when Washington, D.C., feels like itās thrown a party and the entire planet has RSVPād, itās during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. šøšøšø Year after year, tens of thousands – no, hundreds…
MOUNT VERNON – itās an encounter with the roots of American democracy, quiet strength, and the art of knowing when to let go.
By Diana M. If youāve ever dreamed of sipping an imaginary cup of tea with George Washington, gazing at the Potomac River under the filtered light of spring clouds, well, let me take you there. It was a cloudy day,…
LINDA. In a fast-paced world where coffee always runs out too soon and problems never seem to end, some people have a rare gift for turning everyday life into a space filled with light and laughter. Linda is one of those people.
By Diana M. In a world where traffic is always jammed, coffee runs out precisely when you need it the most, and even the cat sometimes ignores you (yes, Tom, Iām talking to you!), there is one ray of sunshine…
RESTON: a quiet corner of tomorrow
By Diana M. A quiet corner of America: a glimpse into Reston, VA I recently visited Reston. Not far from where I live now, yet far enough to feel like I was stepping into a different world. A small corner…
MEMORIAL DAY- when America pauses and silence speaks.
By Diana M. Every year, at the end of May, America slows down. Or rather, it pauses – respectfully. The cap comes off, the beer gets set down by the grill, and thereās a moment of silence. This isnāt just…