Lost In Writing
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Engineer by birth with an inquisitive mind, genealogist, driven by logic & feeling. Traveled to 34 countries and worked for high tech companies in USA/Europe. Facebook & WhatsApp dissident. Privacy advocate. Lost in Writing™
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The end is near...
The end of the year is coming, and it is only fourteen hours away. For most of us, as the preparations come, it is a time of reflection. It is also a time for mixed emotions. We are glad we are living, aware and present at the moment to celebrate it. But we are aware that that is only a hope, a benefit we mere mortals enjoy because it can be withdrawn from us at any time. We remember those near us who aren't with us anymore.
By Lost In Writingabout a year ago in Poets
Haiku is the Poetry of Life
Don't worry, there is Haiku but first you need an introduction, else you will miss the essence. Prelude Some time ago, while writing a fiction article with a Japanese character, I came across a Haiku competition right here on Vocal.
By Lost In Writingabout a year ago in Poets
Panama's Condensed November History
Panama is that small country that, millions of years ago, rose from the depths of the ocean to form a natural bridge between North, Central, and South America. The oldest traces of pre-Columbian cultures in Panama date back 10,000 years.
By Lost In Writingabout a year ago in FYI
A Letter to Hercule Poirot
My entry into Belle's October 2024 Writing Prompt Challenge. A fictional letter, written by a fictional character to an existing fictional character from any published novel. I chose my recipient to this fictional letter to be Agatha Christie's famous detective: Hercules Poirot.
By Lost In Writingabout a year ago in Fiction
Fried Plantains Panamanian Style
I am not a foodie, but sometimes I like to photograph food. We have the habit of eating healthy, but you know, occasionally we take a walk on the thin line. So, last night we had some fried food. That is correct, as we rarely consume fried food, none of us are affected by high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
By Lost In Writingabout a year ago in Feast
Of Bottled wines & Cheap Sangria
Old Memories Many years ago, before the world turned into a frenzy of social media and bad influencers, my then girlfriend and I went on holidays to Blanes, Spain. During lunch, we had an unpleasant moment with one of the hotel waiters. When he learned I was Latin-American rather than European, he started screaming xenophobic insults at me. I guess he was ignorant of history; otherwise, he would have been aware of all the riches the Spanish stole from the new continent during the conquest, right?
By Lost In Writingabout a year ago in Proof
Go Govee! Automate your home
The Internet is all around us and we are also seeing a greater variety of smart devices that make up the so called Internet Of Things (IoT for short). Better yet, many of these devices have affordable prices, so the question is, can you afford not to automate your home or office?
By Lost In Writing2 years ago in 01
Navigating the Realme Watch 3
I am not a fitness fanatic, but I am trying to stay healthy. These days, there are a lot of gadgets that can keep a tap on your health without costing a fortune. While it is not as advanced as an oseo-integrated prosthetic, it is very close to becoming a permanent part of your body. So, what is it? A smartwatch! I wanted to get my hands on one, and luckily enough, I won this pretty smartwatch in a photography contest.
By Lost In Writing3 years ago in 01
Smart Buyer's Guide to Mobile Phones Part I
Have you noticed that a cellphone has become more indispensable than a wristwatch? Whether you use it to hide your ability to deal with humans; or precisely because you need to speak to one, a cellphone is part of your wardrobe.
By Lost In Writing4 years ago in 01
Is it easy to earn money writing?
The global pandemic has wreaked havoc on the finances of every individual in the world. Unless of course, you are a millionaire. In that case you are profiting from everybody else's misery. But if you are reading this, it is very likely you are an average citizen with talents you want to exploit.
By Lost In Writing4 years ago in Journal
