May. 26, 2013

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Pakistan: Snake charmers, Bhangra, Saris and oh, let’s not forget… the Jihadists

Pakistan: Snake charmers, Bhangra, Saris and oh, let’s not forget… the Jihadists

Posted On: March 13, 2013

Pakistan is a country that many of us see on the news and discuss in conversation; it is [...]

Kidnapping and Spies and France, Oh My!

Kidnapping and Spies and France, Oh My!

Posted On: March 11, 2013

Today I’m here to talk about why “Castle’s” recent two-part episodes (5.15 “Target” & 5.16 “Hunt”) blew my [...]

Devil in the White City

Devil in the White City

Posted On: February 24, 2013

“Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson Chicago, like all great cities, contains the best and worst [...]

The Israeli Arab: Mythical Paradox or Forgotten Community?

The Israeli Arab: Mythical Paradox or Forgotten Community?

Posted On: February 21, 2013

Here in America, it is often hard for us to understand the diversity that pervades the Middle East: [...]

My Biggest Fear

My Biggest Fear

Posted On: February 21, 2013

If someone asked you about your biggest fear, do you know what you would say? I was asked [...]

Because Parks (and Great TV Shows) Don’t Grow on Trees

Because Parks (and Great TV Shows) Don’t Grow on Trees

Posted On: February 21, 2013

This season of “Parks and Recreation”. Woah. It’s entirely possible what’s happened in Pawnee, Indiana this year has [...]

On Getting Tattoos, Life’s Impermanent Nature, and Other Feelings I Can’t Fit into This Title

On Getting Tattoos, Life’s Impermanent Nature, and Other Feelings I Can’t Fit into This Title

Posted On: February 21, 2013

I have one tattoo, the result of a dull Saturday and extra money in my bank account. I’m [...]

“Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!” – Thoughts on ABC’s “Castle”

“Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!” – Thoughts on ABC’s “Castle”

Posted On: February 14, 2013

Last night after I finally finished stuffing numbers and equations and currency abbreviations into my cranium for my [...]

Winter Digest

Winter Digest

Posted On: February 07, 2013

It’s been a while since I’ve popped in here, and since winter is a busy TV season anyway, [...]

Armenia

Armenia

Posted On: February 07, 2013

Armenia has always been sandwiched between two superpowers. As a result, its history is plagued with takeovers and [...]