If I counted the times I’ve been called a terrorist in 31 years of living in the United States, I would run out of fingers . . . three times. Some say it as a joke, perhaps uncomfortable in the presence of a Middle Eastern person. Most say it out of ignorance; out of thinking … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Donald Trump: The One Paradigm you must Govern with
Dear Mr. Trump: What is the common character among these leaders: Mandela, Mother Teresa, King, Lincoln, Keller, Ghandi, Frank, Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed, Moses, Abraham, Dickinson, Mozart, Curie? Based on your campaign, I believe you could use more of . . . how should I … [Read more...]
Donald Trump: you will not hijack My America
I’ve had enough. I’ve sat idle witnessing Donald Trump become the Republican nominee for president, despite his lack of qualifications and general decency as a human being. He did that, while violating everything this country stands for. Recently he added the straw that … [Read more...]
If Orlando could teach us one thing: Humanity will Heal
I had the same sinking feeling in my gut today that I experienced on 9/11/2001, when I saw two planes demolish the twin towers. My cereal bowl hit the floor. This past Sunday morning, I was driving when my son called with the grim news of the mass shooting in … [Read more...]
Sex, Bama Drama, Trump
The four words above are causing me to book a one-way ticket to space. (Have you been to 30,000 feet? It’s a lovely place.) Don’t take me wrong, I love living in Alabama. Where else can you smile at complete strangers and watch them smile back? Where else can you drink … [Read more...]
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