Monthly Archives: March 2016

RIP Zaha Hadid

I miss aspects of being in the Arab world – the language – and there is a tranquility in these cities with great rivers. Whether it’s Cairo or Baghdad, you sit there and you think, ‘This river has flown here for thousands of years.’ There are magical moments in these places. Zaha Hadid Sadly thisgreat […]

Bernie Sanders – WHAT WE CAN BE

When millions of people believe, we can win. To hear this deeply moving speech, please go to the following URL

Rent-Free Hell

Yesterday was Easter Sunday and on the C train between Hoyt-Schemmerhorn and Lafayette Street a young man was preaching about the wrath of his lord. “God loves his flock, but hates a sinner. All you sinners will have a special place of torment in Hell.” He glared about the subway car like Josef Mengele, the […]

Bernie And Bird

No Matter what, Bernie’s my man. No more wars. And the Dove says the same and so say all of us. We don’t have to listen to the others. Peace on Earth. To one and all.

Beauty And The Beast a la GOP

Donald Trump has achieved much during his campaign for the GOP’s choice as their presidential candidate. The billionaire has won the hearts and minds of disenfranchised rightwing voters seeking a change from government as usual and his demagoguery has ignited the hopes for a return to American greatness. His followers are rabidly devoted to their […]