Giving Thanks, not Just Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving– where to start? The cornbread and turkey, shopping at midnight, the Mayflower and the pilgrims, or terrorism in Mumbai? Not getting into too much details about the historical aspects of Thanksgiving (isn’t that what wikipedia is for?) what are the reasons why today’s Americans still celebrate this holiday? Furthermore, why does my not-American family celebrate it? First … Read more
What to do when your children become too Westernized
Immigrant families are always worry about maintaining their identity and culture, but sometimes these normal immigrant worries depict extremist behaviour that’s far beyond normal, as is the case with a 20 year Iraqi woman who died on Monday at an Arizona hospital. Noor Faleh Almaleki died after her own father, Faleh Hassan Almaleki, ran her over … Read more
What do Jesus and Shaolin Buddhist Monks have in Common?
Did it ever occur to some that perhaps Jesus was just a Buddhist monk from the Shaolin branch? Apparently Shaolin Buddhist monks have been practicing the ancient martial art known as Shuishangpiao, or “running on water”, for a while now and they seem to be getting pretty damn good at it– Jesus watch out someone … Read more
Inspire: Fifty People, One Question
I came across a lovely project named Fifty People, One Question. The dynamic of the project if very simple– one place, 50 different informal and spontaneous interviews, one question, and heart warming results. The project has already traveled to LA, New Orleans, New York and London and the responds are multicultural and fluorescent. Check out … Read more
Europeans vs. Indigenous Natives
This past Monday, October 12, the world celebrated the “Meeting of two Worlds”– or the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. But really there is such a monstrous debate over what the day should be called. While some celebrate with pretty parades and poems, others call for insurgency and emancipation. Here are some … Read more
Who knew theories could be so much fun?
I present to you The Fun Theory. Somehow everything is better with fun! – Lady of Press
Ich mine Deutsch Guilty Pleasure
Having just done a post on Anne Frank and the Holocaust it seem very fitting to write a piece on German Culture– I mean it! Why not? Last night I came across one fabulous song by German artist Peter Fox. It is a seriously catchy song, and while I don’t understand a single word he … Read more
Weekend Update: What is better than dinner leftovers?
This weekend I had a ton of guests over; it was a jam packed weekend. Guests on Friday. Guests on Saturday. Guests on Sunday. Guests, guests. I love having people over; there is something magical about hospitality, right? Nevertheless, hospitality is a tough job– one has to be an entertainer, a listener, a good cook, and very … Read more
Barbarism is Still present
Throughout history there are numerous tales and stories of how different cultures have treated human disabilities, malformations, or simple and natural differences. It is known that the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations would cast away newborns with apparent dissabilities in hopes the infants would die. Unfortunately, today in many places around the world the same brutality … Read more
09/09/2009
In case you didn’t know today is the 9th day of the 9th month of the year 2009; for many this day contains supernatural powers, blessings and even curses. For some the triple 9 is a lucky charm, while for others it is a day from Mr. Hell himself aka the Devil. Those who see the glass half-full, like the folks … Read more
