Category: Blog Of The Week

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI picked this post because, if I guessed correctly, it is the start of a book. I liked it so much that I would definitely buy and read it. I am kind of book-picky. I like a story that hooks me quickly, and this did. Typically, I like a book or…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJamie Erdman I picked this post for a few reasons. First, it is very well written, like all of Jamie’s posts. She does the daily prompt every day. Second, I can relate to this quite well, and I would have said the same thing. Also, the way she says it is…

Reading Time: 2 minutesBlog Post: A Little Angel In The Snow Why This Post Matters: A Voice for the Voiceless We put a lot of “content” out into the digital world—jokes, daily observations, and passing thoughts. But every once in a while, you read something that doesn’t just stay on the screen; it hits you…

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…

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…

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…

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”.…

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…