Tony and his turtles
June 15, 2026
I’m celebrating unsung heroes today through the story of Tony and his turtle sanctuary. Hope you enjoy it! … More Tony and his turtles
Author: virginiaanzola
I'm a Venezuelan Literary Translator and mother of two living in London. I love life so my passions and interests are endless. Some of them, in no particular order are: running, writing, Literature and Philosophy, politics, cultural diversity, people (all sorts of them), languages, dogs, Venezuela and my house.
Undivided attention as an expression of love
June 7, 2026
My article this week explores attention as an expression of love, inspired by the Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV. In paragraph 114, the Pope emphasizes that caring for one another is a fundamental aspect of our humanity. Simple acts, like reading to a child or offering companionship to an elderly person, train us to recognise others as worthy of our attention. Join me in this article to dive in on the symbolism of undivided attention as love. … More Undivided attention as an expression of love
Flaws and Wisdom
June 2, 2026
Today, I speak about the beauty of imperfection, inspired by the wonderful Encyclical Letter published by the Vatican last week, signed by Pope Leo XIV and titled Magnifica Humanitas: On the Custody of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. This article invites us to reflect on the essential qualities of our humanity and our capacity to embrace imperfections, both in ourselves and in others, as we strive to achieve happiness and fulfilment. … More Flaws and Wisdom
Weaving Spaces: The Art of Fela Kuti
May 27, 2026
Fela Kuti’s music is not just fantastic but is also a powerful manifesto of freedom and resistance. The podcast Fear No Man, explores how his art transcends traditional music forms, becoming a space where individual voices can together construct a space for artistic collaboration. It serves as a reminder that art can be a sanctuary for authentic expression in times of oppression. … More Weaving Spaces: The Art of Fela Kuti
The Beauty of Nuance
January 5, 2026
In a world ruled by algorithms, dopamine, and moral certainty, nuance has become an act of resistance. This is a meditation on black-and-white thinking, the quiet freedom of books, and why humility and forgiveness still matter. … More The Beauty of Nuance
Open letter to my Oestrogens
October 29, 2025
Dear Oestrogens, I would like to profusely apologise for having kept you on the sidelines of my life for such a long time. I somehow always knew that I loved you, even though I wasn’t quite sure how to call you by your name. It was only after going through a couple of slightly difficult … More Open letter to my Oestrogens
What a Summer!
August 20, 2025
Hello dearest readers! Today I feel like blurting everything out. This has been one of the most transformative seasons of my life. I have been through testing times in my inward universe and have just come out of it feeling excited, almost euphoric about the path ahead. I couldn’t tell you exactly when this journey … More What a Summer!
Creating the Book Trailer: A Journey Within a Journey
July 28, 2025
Ever since my university days around twenty-five years ago, when I first read The Discovery of Guiana by Walter Raleigh, I dreamed of writing The Path of the Jaguar. I was captivated not just by Raleigh’s prose but by his vivid, surprisingly sensitive descriptions of Venezuela’s landscapes and the beauty of its native peoples. Those … More Creating the Book Trailer: A Journey Within a Journey
It’s Here! The Path of the Jaguar Launches Today
July 15, 2025
After years of researching, writing, translating, editing, and dreaming, my novel is finally out in the world in its English version. The Path of the Jaguar is available on Amazon — both in paperback and Kindle. I’m beyond grateful to every person who believed in this story and helped me bring it to life. This … More It’s Here! The Path of the Jaguar Launches Today
Of trees, tennis and what matters the most
April 24, 2025
Evolution and survival The story of human evolution is profoundly marked by our ancestral relationship with trees. In his book, The Wood Age, Biologist Roland Ennos, masterly describes how every step of the way in our evolutionary history was directly influenced by skills that our ancestors developed through their interaction with trees. Over 2 million … More Of trees, tennis and what matters the most