I reconnected with an old friend the other day.  We became really good friends at our workplace long ago, enjoyed each other’s company and the company of our spouses, and generally socialized together in a way that was pleasing to both couples. We were never exactly on the same page politically, he tends to be … Continue reading It is Good to Have Friends – An Apology

I just read Nicholas Kristof’s latest piece on what is happening in the Middle East (just search on his name) and I am disenchanted and disappointed.  Among other things, he is on a rant about US “complicity” in what is happening in Gaza and lamenting the lack of a ceasefire to stop the tragedy for … Continue reading Nuts!

I know I have been uncharacteristically silent recently.  There are a few reasons.  First, I was worried that I was perhaps overdoing the commentary on recent Middle East events and their impact on the United States.  Now I am thinking, “fuck it,” this is important and I cannot be silent.  Second, I have spent the … Continue reading Sticks and stones…….but Words Encourage Killing