Verónica Pamoukaghlián reads and compares two important books about the world of finance and corporate cover-ups and discovers disturbing parallels.
Women in Fiction; the Houellebecq Syndrome: Political Incorrectness vs. Banality
Verónica Pamoukaghlián examines the portrayal of women in fiction, particularly in books by Michel Houellebecq. Is he deliberately politically incorrect? Or is it banality?
2017 Year in Review: Top 10 Articles from The Big Smoke America
2017 was quite a year. The Big Smoke America is now two years old and has published nearly 1,000 articles and essays. Here are the Top 10 from 2017.
Judgment in the Age of Zen
Verónica Pamoukaghlián examines how important it is to be judgmental in this day and age.
The Power of Banality: Did You Hear Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Split?
We need to cut through the noise and get real.
Donald Trump Wants to Kiss You
Donald Trump lashes out at his alleged victims by calling them unattractive, among other things. Verónica Pamoukaghlián gets to the heart of the matter.
Make America Grope Again
Verónica Pamoukaghlián examines all the empty media smokescreens that are being thrown up during this election cycle clouding us from the real issues.
My Life without a Smartphone
Verónica Pamoukaghlián has spent the past several years without a smartphone. She doesn’t miss it at all and recommends that you try it too.
Brexit: An Inside View from England
Verónica Pamoukaghlián is in England following the Brexit vote and has an opportunity to observe and discuss with locals the impact of England exiting the European Union (EU).
10 OkCupid Messages from Men that Almost Sent Me to a Nunnery
Verónica Pamoukaghlián shares 10 unbelievable OkCupid messages from men that make you wonder what any of these guys were thinking.