All posts tagged war

Alaikum Salaam

I’ve never been to Egypt or Tunisia or Libya or Bahrain, but my heart and thoughts are tangled in those places now. I hope, one day, to visit each country and listen to stories of how revolution in 2011 brought greater peace, freedom and equal rights to the people. At the moment, however, I pray [...]

Pleasure Bouquets: Middle Man

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a particularly awkward dynamic, and unable to extricate yourself? Whether it is between two friends, a romantic pairing or warring coworkers, I frequently find myself playing the unwitting, unrequested and often unrewarding role of middle man. I am a consummate Devil’s Advocate, able to anticipate [...]

Pleasure Finds Friday: Deer Heads

I abhor hunting, unless it is for one’s socks or keys. I don’t think there’s any reason to carry a gun unless you are in a war zone or the Yukon. And there is a very special little place in my heart for Bambi. So there is no logical reason for me to be so [...]