Source: Instagram post on 26.11.23. Refaat Alareer was killed in an airstrike by the Israeli military on December 6, along with his brother, his brother’s son, his sister, and her three children. If I must die, you must live to tell my story to sell my things to buy a piece of cloth and some strings, (make it white with a long tail) … Continue reading IF I MUST DIE, The Last Poem by Refaat Alareer (1979-2023)
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The Red, White, & Blue Sun Around Which The World Revolves?
In case you're wondering, that imposing orange-yellow object on the left is the United States of America. (Don't forget it! 🇺🇸) Recently, I had an unpleasant exchange in a Facebook group of "Independent Educational Consultants." Below are screenshots of the "conversation," which consisted of a bunch of angry colleagues questioning my integrity. It started with … Continue reading The Red, White, & Blue Sun Around Which The World Revolves?
The People of Palestine or Gaza?
A couple of weeks ago, I did something I don't do very often; I looked at my Instagram feed. (Full disclosure: It's one of the most boring Instagram accounts in the world because I only use it to follow my company, Capstone Education, and a few other accounts of interest.) Lo and behold, I found … Continue reading The People of Palestine or Gaza?
Let’s ditch the binaries and join the ‘all of humanity’ club
This is my latest essay for University World News. It builds upon some previous articles I've written about nationalism and global citizenship. It's not my original title but I like it. I know my work is always in good hands with UWN editors. I was inspired, so to speak, to write it after reading a … Continue reading Let’s ditch the binaries and join the ‘all of humanity’ club
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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