Archive - Desk Notes by Charles Schifano

Shifting Gears in Brazil

I found myself surrounded by Brazilians.

Aug 8 •

Charles Schifano

July 2025

The entire story is foretold in the opening sentence.

Jul 25 •

Charles Schifano

There’s a cemetery on my computer.

Jul 11 •

Charles Schifano

My Favorite Essay

How far could I push a deception?

Jul 4 •

Charles Schifano

June 2025

May 2025

April 2025

Loud Ideals, Quiet Consequences

The uncanny ability to make every situation worse.

Apr 25 •

Charles Schifano

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