I’m no anthropologist, historian, linguist, or sociologist. I do know how to watch and listen, and have for over four decades (and longer if you count grandmother stories).
Rude Roaring Rabbit’s Ridiculous Rantings
It turns out that the capital of Turkey, formerly known as Angora, has given its name to a variety of domestic rabbit. I learned this while snooping around the internet preparing this article
What’d You Say?
Some Days ago, I read Hagop Gulludjian’s article “Atabdatzman Yev Eendecrman Oogheenerov” in Armenian.
More Tainted Fruit
As if it wasn’t enough that we are deprived of eating apricots grown in our and their native soil unless they’ve gone through Turkey’s economic system.
My GF, BM, and SHs
We saw the second “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie last weekend. It provided another opportunity for my GirlFriend to criticize my love for just about all things Marvel Comics.
The Arrogance of Power
This piece’s title may sound trite since you’ve probably heard the phrase before, so I apologize for that, but recent days’ events have delivered powerful examples of the phenomenon.
Turn, Turn, Turn
It’s not often I turn to musical references to make my arguments. In this case, it’s a biblically based song, which is an even more improbable reference.
Ankara, Azerbaijan, and Abashment
Let’s all be alert and wary.
Time to Mature
It’s funny that just as in last week’s article, I feel compelled to explain the roots, the basis, of what I am about to assert, colloquially – “where I’m coming from.”
Pardon My Genocide
There is a worrisome dismissiveness rising towards our Genocide recognition, awareness rising, and commemorative activity.