Archive - Sparks from Culture by David Roberts

December 2024

The Manhattan Nursery School Gods

In 1989 when our daughter was not yet two years old we applied to private nursery schools.

Dec 28, 2024 •

My Best Relationships Are Antifragile

I have a relatively new friend who I couldn’t reach for a while.

Dec 21, 2024 •

Luigi Mangione Kills His Family's Legacy

Examining the crime from the perspective of generational wealth and privilege

Dec 14, 2024 •

A Look At Privileged Healthcare Within A Barbaric, Unjust, And Stupid System

How self-interest perpetuates the status quo

Dec 7, 2024 •

November 2024

When Does Gratitude Turn Into Gloating?

We have a family tradition that at certain holiday meals and birthday celebrations we go around the table and ask everyone to say what they’re thankful…

Nov 30, 2024 •

An Appeal, A Banana, Slippery Stats

Thirty dollars or thirty-five cents or six million dollars, you decide.

Nov 23, 2024 •

My Bad Influence Friend

The '70s, quaaludes, Chivas, and Pot.

Nov 16, 2024 •

Two Elections And A Look Of Pure Evil

In 1974, at the age of twelve, I was elected president of the Temple Israel Elementary Sunday School.

Nov 9, 2024 •

What it’s Like to Be (Very) Rich in NYC

Anne Kadet's interview of me in which I disclose more than I intended.

Nov 2, 2024 •

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