This post is devoted to a snapshot of my week in the empire called America. I say a snapshot because these are the things that have stuck out in my mind this past week. How I would love to read the same type of post from a citizen of Rome. Just one little snippet…… Continue reading Half a second in the Empire
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U.S.A.
Welcome to the USA – Now buy something
I first used this quote in my post MBA Students – A Scourge. It was meant to convey to my readers exactly how I felt after returning to the USA after 5 years in Asia. It seemed that everywhere I turned, there was a solicitation, a sales pitch trying to separate me from my…… Continue reading Welcome to the USA – Now buy something
All-American Muslim Reality TV Show
I think too much. This is not a left handed compliment to myself. Actually, I wonder if left handed compliment is the right word to use here. I cannot find the right word or phrase where the speaker seems to be criticizing himself yet it is really a compliment. See what I mean, I…… Continue reading All-American Muslim Reality TV Show
The Joy of Being Alive vs. Consumer Culture
Hi Everyone! Sorry for the delay in posting, especially since there have been so many things going on in the news lately. Life has been busy with much travel, new job, young child and various social engagements where young children come to my place, throw things on the floor and make lots of noise. LOL…… Continue reading The Joy of Being Alive vs. Consumer Culture
Palestinian Kid’s War Art Cancelled
This morning I came across an article in the SF Chronicle that I simply had to share with you all. Perfect for a GC post and a GC opinion! Oakland museum cancels Palestinian kids’ war art – SF Chronicle Israelis’ vs Palestinians! What a great way to have readers immediately take a side before…… Continue reading Palestinian Kid’s War Art Cancelled