Checkpoint/3 (Life under Occupation/5)
The following is adapted from IDF soldier, Liran Ron Furer, Checkpoint Syndrome I ran toward them and punched an Arab right in the face I’d never punched anyone that way He collapsed on the road…
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Dear Mark
Dear Mark, Here is my reflection of Dear Layla, I thought at first that I should apologize for the scatter-brained style of writing I’m sure this letter will take. Then I thought, he probably doesn’t…
Hanan al-Shaykh’s “The Story of Zahra” (Arab Writers in Translation Reading Circle)
Friends, Our novel this month is by Lebanese writer, Hanan al-Shaykh, The Story of Zahra. Hala Abdelaziz will facilitate our discussion. We meet on Wednesday 27 June from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Center for…
I Blame Jonathan Richman
I had to take out A restraining order On “that summer feeling” It’s been haunting me
Somos amantes de la poesía
Querida Doctora (que es tan querida), Una pregunta: ¿Te gusta Neruda? Si “sí,” entonces usted está calificada para introducirnos a Pablo. Este es un grupo de aficionadas. Por favor, considere compartir con nosotras. Afectuosamente, Marcos
Today (Gratitudes)
This morning at meditation, Rachel read us these words from Thich Nhat Hanh: Yesterday is already gone, Tomorrow is not yet here. Today is the only day available to us. Today is the most important…
Looking Back on Pope Pius XII: 1948
It has been explained to me since That the condemnation was indeed voiced But that it was in the style of the encyclicals Which is not at all clear The condemnation was voiced And it…
When Becca Gorley is 25
One late April evening Melissa Banerjee and I met at Kayak’s coffee shop to do some writing practices. For our first go round, I suggested the topic, “When Becca Gorley is 25.” This is what…
On Gaza
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your brilliant piece I found on Counterpunch. I will share it with many friends here in St. Louis and beyond. You tell the truth about the Gaza pullout. I spent…