Publisher's Synopsis
HOLA AMIGA - "Memento Mori" said the mayfly continues the first "FIVE" books, an intention to celebrate imperfection and unexpected discoveries in an era dominated by data, the endless race towards increasing productivity, and algorithm-curated attention. Its primary objective is to let the mind wander, question, explore, play, and discover.
Victoria Cipolla, my mother, passed away from ovarian cancer at 56. She was full of life and left behind countless memorable stories. She often spoke lovingly of her grandmother Nani, who remained an abstract figure to me. Now, ironically, she has become "Nani" to many people in my life.
I deeply regret that my wife and children never met her - her sense of humor would have delighted them, and their laughter would have brought her such joy. Her death taught me life's brevity, inspiring me to chase my dreams. I sold my house, quit my job, and planned a 3-month stay in South America. That adventure stretched into 10 years, mostly in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with some time in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.
I'm grateful for where this path led me - to my wife and children. To stay grounded, I reflect on what stood out from five years ago, keeping 3-4 truly important things in focus. A lot of the time it's easy to move at a fast pace and forget where you are even going. "Memento Mori" said the mayfly.
