In a recent casual discussion involving a number of young Lebanese adults, the question of whether they think a peace treaty with Israel is a good idea came up. Here is a summary of what they thought.
Want a relaxed vacation in an unspoilt island with amazing beaches and great food? Here’s what to do in 5 days in Astypalaia.
Half way through our dinner on the first night, someone screamed “Aurora” and we rushed outside frantically. There they were, faint greenish halos in the night sky. It was the first time any of us had seen them so of course we were quite excited, but rather underwhelmed. It wasn’t spectacular. We felt the Gods can be a little more giving.
Here are some thoughts and pics from the recent trip to the Philippines.
Coming out of 2016 feels like coming out of a battlefield. I suspect the feeling is shared by many others: the feeling of a warrior happy to have come out alive, and looking forward to, hoping for (perhaps naively) a less cruel and violent 2017. But at this point the scars and bruises of battle are still feeling heavy, and one feels there is a need to hide and nurture body and soul before facing the new year. How does one find joy again in this context?
Neutrality about the results of the US elections does not entail not taking a moment to think what these results mean on a macro level, and I mean on a humanity level. Here are my quick thoughts on how to process this and what it could mean on a personal level to any of us.
What does it mean when even the likes of Mother Teresa, now Santa Teresa, are being put in question, and how do the rest of us mere mortals cope with this anxiety?!
