Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you’ve got a hundred years here. There’s only one rule that I know of, babies-“God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.
— Kurt Vonnegut-
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The Women of Iran
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
Poem for the Rooftops of Iran
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
And here’s to you Mr. Robinson
I grew up in a three newspaper household. The New York Times, The Daily News, and The Long Island Press. After The Long Island Press folded, it was replaced by Newsday. I read them every day. After reading the front … Continue reading
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