Sound (Not Noise)
Sound (Not Noise) for the people of Norway The once green pastures are now stained with traces of vivid carmine— sparkling blood, blitzkrieg, no time to run. The meadow at the foot of the hill is now of a carmine hue, Oslo cries on a Friday afternoon. To impose with death what you esteem so … Read more
Heart Failure & Terrorism
This past Wednesday March 23rd the physical world wished farewell to a pair of women who walked through completely different paths, but stumbled into each other upon their ascend— at the gates of heaven. At the time of their encounter they asked each other in regards to the consequences that had forced their souls to abandon the tangible … Read more
The Nexus
Whenever the world is turned upside down the “Where, why, how, when, who, & WHAT?” always come up. The man of faith asks “Where?” as in “Where is G-d?”. The philosopher ponders “Why?” as in “Why did it occur?”. The scientist researches the “How? as in “How did it come into being?”. The journalist investigates … Read more
Survival of the Fittest: September 11th, 2001.
Early morning one day, at the age of 10, sitting down in a 5th grade classroom I had my first lesson on the destructive power of hatred, the meaning of terror, and war. I had heard all those words, but never had I seen them in action. Hatred was associated to vegetables and math, terror with Chuckie movies and the darkness of my … Read more
Adolescents or Terrorists?
Adolescence is described as the transitional period between puberty and adulthood– right? Kind of. In reality adolescence is a label meant to excuse the stupidity and insolence that characterizes the years of pubic hair growth and party animal behaviour. Some teenagers can develop antibodies that neutralize otherwise wild and stupid behavior, but in other cases not only does … Read more
Stupid Decisions
How does one conduct a realistic security test against terrorism? The Slovakian government has the answer– sneak dangerous explosives inside random passenger’s luggage and don’t tell them! The Slovakian government has a “profound regret” for their stupidity! Seriously, how could idiots like that run a country– makes you wonder if those who are suppose to protect … Read more
Christmas Day Terrorism
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is the newest face in the war between Western civilization and radical Islam. Taking away protagonism from Santa Clause and the Grinch, the 23 year old Nigerian born allegedly attempted to blow up Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas day. But perhaps what is even more aggravating is that US Intelligence– Intelligence: figuratively speaking of course– had … Read more
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
Just Ice
Does the name Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM) ring a bell? By now everyone should know, in case some don’t: KSM is the “self-proclaimed mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks.” This sociopath, psychotic, extremist, vulgar champion of hatred and intolerance, detritus of scum, mass murderer, malicious and heartless nonhuman bastard is far beyond the average criminal. While … Read more
If you tolerate this then your children will be next
It is so hard to blog about a day like today. It is mind boggling to remember that by this time on that day hundreds had already died. But even though it is sometimes painful to remember it must be done. We must remember it. Always. I was in 5th grade. It was another ordinary day … Read more
