Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. As we head into a presidential election year, Dante Alighieri’s famous inscription on the Gate of Hell seems appropriate. Once again, Frank Luntz –Republican pollster, strategist, consultant, and cunning linguist – is setting … Continue reading →
Fiction “A Couple” – Cantaraville Two (also available in the eBook Store) “Absolutely Fourth Street” – The Square Table “Bonnifer” – Lily (also available in the eBook Store) “Calvin’s Monster”- Word Riot “Indian Summer” - Cantaraville Four “Natural Selection” … Continue reading →
Neda Agha Soltan 1982-2009 Neda Agha Soltan, an Iranian student, was attending a protest in Tehran today when she was shot in the chest by a Basij militiaman. Her death was captured in a shocking video that has now been … Continue reading →
While her video camera captures a night of rooftop shouting, a woman speaks softly. I can’t understand her words, but no translation is needed to hear the sound of sadness and despair. Translated, I hear soulful poetry. Friday, the 19th … Continue reading →
First Corinthians was referenced in at least two instances today. First, President Obama referenced it directly when he said, “We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things.“ Then, … Continue reading →
