This editorial is from Tuesday’s New York Times, but the attitude it expresses could have been found in almost any liberal newspaper. Subsequent to the London subway bombings, New York has had to decide how to increase security on public … Continue reading →
There have been a number of recent demonstrations in Egypt against terrorism. Blogger Big Pharaoh describes some of the goings-on here and here. Big Pharaoh found the experience exhilarating and empowering: Today was a great day for me. I feel … Continue reading →
Ever since Koko the gorilla learned a rudimentary form of sign language years ago, our concept of animal consciousness has expanded. Putting aside for a moment the debate over whether animal communication can ever constitute actual language itself–whatever you call … Continue reading →
Just a short while after the Afghan war ended, the articles began. They screamed “The Taliban are back;” “The Taliban are taking over;” The Taliban are currently in control of most of the country,” (or they soon will be). So, … Continue reading →
Well, I’m home. I’m thankful to have had an uneventful return trip. But today has been a very hectic and busy day getting myself reorganized–or rather, that is, beginning to get myself reorganized. So, no time for blogging today, although … Continue reading →
This morning I leave San Francisco for the return trip home. Taking the day off, hope to return to blogging tomorrow.
Continue reading →A museum completely dedicated to the works of Magritte is in the planning stages. His most famous work, of course, the apple-in-front-of-face “Son of Man,” will be there.
Continue reading →Austin Bay has written an article that is both thoughtful and thought-provoking. It covers a great deal of territory quickly and concisely, which is what Bay himself did on his recent whirlwind visit to Afghanistan and Iraq. The article contains … Continue reading →
Now, for the source of the Itzhak Feffer story. It was Robeson’s son, Paul Robeson, Jr. I could not locate the original account, but the story itself can be found at a number of websites. My guess is that it … Continue reading →
In San Francisco today, and it’s not even foggy. I am fortunate enough to be staying with relatives/friends who live not far from the Golden Gate Bridge. Who doesn’t love San Francisco? It’s such a unique and lovely city–and of … Continue reading →
In attempt to begin to answer the questions posed at the end of Part I, I did a bit of research. Here, for background, is some general biographical material on Robeson, showing what a trailblazer he was, the sort of … Continue reading →
I have to put in a plug for the best Middle Eastern restaurant in Los Angeles, IMHO: the Carnival on Woodman in Studio City. Cheap, plentiful, and delicious–who could ask for anything more? For me, Mideastern food is the best … Continue reading →