Anna: Well Monty, the day of reckoning has arrived. Israel goes to an election on Monday, and I cannot wait for you to text me at 4 am about it. This is obviously your area of expertise so… what would … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread is live on the scene
I looked over at Sam. “You’re a smooth smoothie, you know?” Sam was shocked. “You think we’re doing Fargo? I thought we were doing Sideways!“ It was no matter. We’d been planning this trip for months; I’d finally gotten my driver’s license, at … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: The Undiscovered County
Note– this was written by Anna, who was unable to post today due to technical difficulties. Today, the 22nd, I am attending a benefit for an ex boyfriend who passed away from cancer in December. He was 32 years old and made the decision to forego the medicines that had put him in remission because he did not like being unable to work. I am still angry at him for making this choice, even as I understand why he did it. So much of American politics has become a fight that can be seen through the lens of healthcare; how … Continue reading In the Weekend Politics Thread, the personal becomes the political
Anna: Eventually I will know something about one of these topics and contribute to them. But today is not this day. I DO know that Iran is going through it. I very tentatively spent some time at Al-Jazeera to read … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Questions the Significance of Iran’s Elections
Monty: I am very excited to talk about Ireland’s election this Saturday. Anna: As am I, but probably for different reasons. I have been reading BBC News as preparation, though as a less modern student of English History I am … Continue reading An Weekend Politics Thread ag dul go hÉirenn
Monty: There are no national elections this weekend, so I need to bring it home and talk about what’s going on (or not going on) in my country. I know we have an election coming up, but since quitting commenting … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Draws a Line (Doesn’t Matter Where)
Monty: You wanna talk about Peru? Anna: not really. The ice cream place is closed for the winter and-oh, you mean the other one! Yes, I actually am very confused about Peru right now and I’m sure you know things … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Pays a Visit to Peru
In the summer of 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: Open Secret
In the summer of 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: Atlatvia
In the summer of 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: Florida Men
In the summer of 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: The Restaurant at the End of America
In the summer 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare German … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: The Worst Town in America
In the summer 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare German … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: “Nothing Beats Chicago Girls in the Summertime”
In the summer 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare German … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: A Sea of Grass
In the summer 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare German … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: Western Wastes
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Michael Palin in North Korea
Hey, all. Some people in the PT suggested I make this a separate thread. As you probably know, tonight is election night in Israel. However, unlike the previous election in April, I will not be doing a liveblog or live video. This is because we cannot possibly know who “won” by the end of the night. Unlike in the US, UK, or Canada, Israel does not have local constituencies that we can tick off one at a time until it becomes clear which parties will win overall. In Israel, the number of seats allocated to each party is directly tied … Continue reading Israel Votes 2019 (Again): The Lack of Liveblog
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Stephen Fry in Central America
Last week, my native state of California released a draft curriculum for a proposed high school ethnic studies class. In recent days, the draft has come under intense criticism. Initially it came under fire for its esoteric, pseudoacademic vocabulary; but … Continue reading A Letter to My Home State
After a year of work, An Armada of Cats: Travels in Israel is finally available in paperback form via Amazon and select retailers. This is my first published book and it’s already the #1 new release in Middle East travel. When Sam … Continue reading I Wrote a Book!
Note: I originally wrote this review in 2017 for the blog Movie Years, but am reposting it now for two reasons: In light of the death of star Rutger Hauer. Later this week, my book An Armada of Cats: Travels in Israel will be … Continue reading Soldier of Orange (1977)
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