by Jeremiah | Mar 28, 2009 | The Middle East
Waging war, being aggressive, using force is one of the oldest methods of trying to instil “obedience” or servitude in another. We do it between nations, inside our companies, our institutions, our schools and even within our families. On a national scale, of course...
by Jeremiah | Mar 25, 2009 | Humorous, The Middle East
I had a very interesting experience the other night when buying a Viva internet account here in Al Khout, Fahaheel, Kuwait. It was one of those small shopping kiosks you see spread along the center of the mall. After I establishing that I wanted a service with Viva...
by Jeremiah | Feb 6, 2009 | Consciousness, The Middle East
Yesterday I was riding on the Storm Peak Express Ski Lift at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA, sharing that ride with a very felicitous beared fellow. He reminded me very much of the character “Chicken Joe” from that wonderfully light movie Surf’s Up (by Sony Pictures...
by Jeremiah | Nov 29, 2008 | The Middle East
The Middle Eastern culture has more or less been continuous for close to three thousand years (from roughly 9th century BC). Islam, adopted by the Arabs from the early 7th century AD is a comparative new addition to their rich culture. Islam has never-the-less had a...
by Jeremiah | Nov 21, 2008 | The Middle East
I’m working my way through a great book right now. It’s called “The Assault on Reason”, written by Al Gore. Al does a wonderful job following on his “An Inconvenient Truth”, where in common language he helps us to understand the...
by Jeremiah | Nov 9, 2008 | Humorous, The Middle East
You’re not surprised to see a goat in the passenger seat You think the uncut version of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ is provocative You think every one’s first name is Al You need a sweater when it’s 40 degrees celsius You expect...
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