Israel, Thy Names Are Cruelty and Moral Depravity

The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality. -James Baldwin If you sit at a hipster café in Tel Aviv and start talking to a random person, 20 minutes later, this … Continue reading Israel, Thy Names Are Cruelty and Moral Depravity

#223. Research into Child Psychology is Largely the Study of Effects of Captivity

I've followed Peter Gray for many years. He's a US psychology researcher and scholar, a research professor of psychology at Boston College, and the author of an introductory psychology textbook. Gray's research explores the relationship between neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology and education. Peter's also a great role model for all of us. At 82, he's … Continue reading #223. Research into Child Psychology is Largely the Study of Effects of Captivity

Restoring Hope Through Education: The Gaza Education Tent

Help Gaza’s children learn, heal, and hope. I'm pleased to share information about an important project conceived and led by Ruwaida Amer, a teacher and journalist in Gaza. Below is a description of The Gaza Education Tent in her words. If you're interested in supporting this project in any way, please leave a message here … Continue reading Restoring Hope Through Education: The Gaza Education Tent

To Starve a Baby You Must First Kill God

Whoever kills a soul…it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one—it is as if he had saved all of mankind.— Qur’an, Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:32) To starve a baby,you must first kill God,not the one in books,but the one that screams inside your chestwhen a newborn sobs from hunger.You must carve … Continue reading To Starve a Baby You Must First Kill God

Questions from Gaza’s Children

The following questions come from the children of Gaza, all of which have been asked of Palestine Trauma Centre (UK) staff over the last year. Reposted from that organization's website. These are questions for all of us, including especially the leaders of the terrorist state responsible for the ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing, Israel. Source: … Continue reading Questions from Gaza’s Children

Lunch is Served to Our Special Guests

A 14.7.25 LinkedIn update from Hani Almadhoun, Senior Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA. His organization is one of those providing lifesaving food and medicine to the people of Gaza. Please consider donating to UNRWA USA and the Gaza Soup Kitchen, a nonprofit Hani founded with his brother Mahmoud, who was assassinated by an Israeli … Continue reading Lunch is Served to Our Special Guests

War…huh…yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing

Here are some of "toys" I've seen advertised on Facebook by Lazada, a Singapore-based e-commerce company and one of the largest e-commerce operators in Southeast Asia, according to its Wikipedia entry. These ads reminded me of this classic 1970 song performed by Edwin Starr. Down by the Riverside, also known as "Ain't Gonna Study War … Continue reading War…huh…yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing

The Children of Gaza

Click on the image or this link to watch the video. Palestinians don’t need our pity, they don’t need our praise. They need our meaningful and truthful solidarity. And there is no time for despair. ~ Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan ~ This slideshow is the second in a four-part series about the ongoing Israeli-executed genocide and ethnic cleansing in … Continue reading The Children of Gaza

Starting ‘Em Out Young

Just what kids need - training to become social media influencers so they can sell themselves or some useless product or service. This sounds ideal for budding extroverts. Give them some pizza, a microphone, turn on the camera, and action! Become a "Podkid" and unlock your "creative potential, develop life skills and become confident communicators." … Continue reading Starting ‘Em Out Young

The Many Roles & Uses of Foreigners

The foreign "boogeyman" (or -woman), always ready and willing to punish naughty Vietnamese kids. "We gonna get ya if you don't watch out!" As a foreigner, I am one of those strange creatures from a distant planet, walking enigmas who evoke a panoply of emotions, ranging from interest and curiosity to indifference, contempt, and fear. … Continue reading The Many Roles & Uses of Foreigners