Category: Archive
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Post Of The Week 9-Feb-2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesBlog Post: The Quiet Resilience of the Sparrow By Mahananda Hadimani This one took me by surprise. It’s funny how a simple post about a sparrow could jump out at me, but it did. I’ve never considered myself a “birder” in the formal sense; you won’t find me trekking through the deep…
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Post Of The Week 2-Feb-2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesReview: Victoria Kenanda When I choose a “blog of the week,” it’s rarely about a single post. It’s about consistency—work that shows up week after week with care, thought, and voice. Victoria Kenanda’s writing fits that standard, and these two recent pieces are a good window into why. At first glance, her…
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Post Of The Week 26-Jan-2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesGeorgi Kisyov & Bob Lynn Posts of the week The Parents’ Gauntlet: A Reflection on Protecting Our Own This week was a close call, but a post by Georgi Kisyov really hit home for me. It touched on that raw, universal nerve of raising children: the realization that no matter what you…
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Post Of The Week 19-Jan-2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Weight of Meaning: Announcing This Week’s Capybara Awards I had an incredibly difficult time choosing a winner this week. I read two pieces that moved me for entirely different reasons, so I decided to do something a little different: I’m awarding both a First Place and a Second Place “Capybara Award”.…
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Blog Post of the Week” Winner!
Reading Time: 2 minutesAnnouncing Our Inaugural “Blog of the Week” Winner! Hello everyone, and welcome to a brand-new, exciting weekly feature here at beingkevin.com: The Gringo in Rio! Each week, we’ll be highlighting a blog post that truly captures our attention, sparks inspiration, and embodies the spirit of exceptional writing and engaging content. And without…
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The Invasion of Venezuela
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn light of the events of last evening regarding the reported attack of Venezuela, I wanted to address a few points. I’m also including a previous post from two weeks ago about regime change, along with two other posts that reflect a kind of internal debate I’ve been having—one suggesting that Trump…
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Trump Part 2 – Mentally and Physically Impaired
Reading Time: 4 minutesHarper Lee “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.” The quote is accurate — not exactly earth‑shattering, but it carries a lot of meaning, and I really do try to think this way as much as I can. It speaks to fairness: is your…
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Trump Part 1 – Time for a Psychologist
Reading Time: 3 minutesI’m not a psychologist, but I do hold a BA in Psychology. I chose that path mainly because I’ve always been fascinated by the subject. I enjoy observing people and figuring out what makes them tick. Plus, I figured since I was a manager of people, this knowledge might come in handy—which,…
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Regime Change?
Reading Time: 3 minutesOil, Drugs, and the “President of Peace” Let me set the stage: One country nationalizes its oil industry. Another country objects, insisting the resources rightfully belong to them. That second country then orchestrates a regime change. Tension, pressure, and military involvement dominate the relationship. Sound familiar? It should—but this isn’t Venezuela today.…