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https://papagnipages.com/2026/03/08/the-balancing-act-speak-up-or-stay-silent/
Thinking out loud again.

The Balancing Act: Speak Up or Stay Silent? I admit this post is a mind dump. I keep a journal. If I were to look back over the past forty years, I have no doubt that I have written ‘keep your mouth shut’ 698 times, at a minimum.…

https://papagnipages.com/2026/02/25/night-sweats-memory-loss-sterility/
My latest fictional short story and an update on Paco

Night Sweats, Memory Loss & Sterility She sits by herself, trying as hard as she can to blend in with the locals. This isn’t the first time she’s escaped her home town; running from demons and ex-lovers. Samantha or Sammy a…

https://papagnipages.com/2026/02/07/prepared-or-overplanning/

Prepared or Overplanning? Those of you who know me will just read this with a knowing smile. Hopefully this blog will help you understand the decisions I make. If you don’t know me, you may read my content and relate …

https://papagnipages.com/2026/01/19/understanding-immigrant-vs-expat-perspectives-on-relocation/
Non-fiction

Understanding Immigrant vs. Expat: Perspectives on Relocation A brief diversion from my short story posts I’m using the word “immigrant” throughout this piece, versus expat, because many believe that individuals who have relocated to a forei…

https://papagnipages.com/2026/01/03/beware-your-inclinations/

Beware Your Inclinations

https://papagnipages.com/2025/11/25/redemption-from-beyond-iii/
Final Chapter of my novella. Enjoy.

Redemption From Beyond III Last Chapter of a Three Part Novella It was no longer about what Steven had asked of him, it was much bigger than that. Jake was more driven, less concerned with what others thought of him. He was …

https://papagnipages.com/2025/11/15/redemption-from-beyond-ii/

Redemption From Beyond II A Three Part Novella Jake was normally not the type to beat himself up. Steven’s letter left him with undeniable and painful guilt. He thought about all the times he hated Steven for his sile…

https://papagnipages.com/2025/11/04/redemption-from-beyond/

Redemption From Beyond It took his death to get to know him. I’m not sure why that’s such a big surprise. Do we ever truly know someone? I say I “know him” because when it was over, after he& #8217…

Writing is my distraction and a fulfilling hobby:

Kyle’s Final Moments It was another ordinary work day. Kyle showered, dressed, and drank his coffee in two large gulps before heading to the subway. It was the kind of day New Yorkers loved to hate: hazy, hot and humid…

https://papagnipages.com/2025/08/07/closure-in-unexpected-places-a-martini-glass-story/

Closure in Unexpected Places: A Martini Glass Story I purchased a single martini glass for several hundred dollars this week. Before you judge me, let me explain. I was speaking with a friend of over thirty years about this; she pointed something ou…

https://papagnipages.com/2025/07/24/neals-protected-world/

Neal’s Protected World A wonderful world is hidden in the far corners of Neal’s mind. He created this world when he was four years old. It was safe and easy to get to. What Neal loved most about his world were all …