Posts by Z

Are You Wearing Your Magic Hat?

Are You Wearing Your Magic Hat? by Z Zoccolante   We all have something we do that makes us feel as though we’re magic.   Perhaps we don’t define it as magic, but instead–the ability to bake a delicious three-tier cake, lead a workshop with confidence and charm, rock a copyedit for a client, play a sport, take amazing photographs, be a great problem solver, or a stellar listener.   Many of these things that...

I Am the Center of the Universe. Not.

I Am the Center of the Universe. Not. by Z Zoccolante   A friend of mine recently moved, and as part of the moving process the landlord checked the house before giving him the deposit back. My friend had cleaned the house immaculately, but in the center of the living room was a gravy stain, trapped in the brand new carpet.   An amount was arranged and he paid it, of course, but the interesting part happened after. He kept...

Portugal’s Fascinating Solution to the “War on Drugs.”

Portugal’s Fascinating Solution to the “War on Drugs.” by Z Zoccolante   Last week, I gave a brief history on America’s infamous “War on Drugs,” a criminalization policy which other nations adopted. Catch up with last week’s article and audio here. As we discussed, this 40 year, 1 trillion dollar war has been a failure. We have more people in prison now than ever, and drug cartels are the ones that...

This is the “War on Drugs.”

The is the “War on Drugs.” by Z Zoccolante   There’s two popular ways of looking at drug addiction. The first is that these people are criminals and should be prosecuted. The second, views addicts as people that are sick and need help.   One of the most interesting things I’ve recently learned deals with America’s, “War on Drugs,” as it’s been deemed.   A brief history of the “War on Drugs,” in my own words:...

What it Feels Like Not to be Addicted.

What it Feels Like Not to be Addicted. by Z Zoccolante   My fingers hold the yarn inside the pockets of my sweater as we talk in the hallway, shifting side to side to let others pass.   I ask about his internship at a drug rehab clinic. As part of the doling out of the legal drugs, to limit or taper off the illegal ones, the clients are required to attend one counseling session per week.   He says some of the people get...