Searching
My perspective on my life in Istanbul is in total flux right now. I am at that point where I am no longer a fresh off the boat newbie in this town. My mind has raced ahead to me being fluent in Turkish and fully understanding the culture, but alas, it will always be a […]
Arrived in Istanbul
Hey everybody! Its been a few minutes since I rapped at you, but I wanted to throw out a hearty “Merhaba” from Istanbul! Being here again after six years is like having a good recurring dream that hasn’t recurred in a long time. The places look oddly familiar, the people do to, and the hills […]
From Pakistan, With Frontline
PBS just aired an amazing Frontline (watch it) news feature on Pakistan. Based on the suicide bombings in the “settled” areas, and the strengthening of the Taliban, Pakistan is the next major hotbed of activity, dwarfing the skirmishes in Israel/Palestine. This is a scary thought, and my mind races to a potential major conflict with […]
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