Why?
Why? I can’t imagine a more interesting, frustrating or life altering question. Of all the questions, especially asked of myself, ones starting with why are the most difficult to answer.
Take Cover! Take Cover!
It was World War II and enemy bombs rained on London, England, leaving death and destruction in their path. This is the true story of a young girl during the most terrifying 24 hours of her life – separated from her family, trapped in a collapsing bomb shelter and wondering if death would be a welcome release from the pain and fear.
Nanna (Sister)
NANNA: (SISTER) I am blind. I cannot help my mother. My husband left food out for us this morning. The social worker said I should place mother. She fell out of her chair, dozing. I tried to feel where she was. Didn’t know where her head or … Read more →
Deconstructing Malick’s ‘Tree of Life’ by D.R. Thompson
Guest Author D.R. Thompson provides an insightful review of Terrence Malick’s ‘The Tree of Life,’ deconstructing the film’s elements to reveal its essential humanity. He looks closely at Malick’s diverse artistic influences and shows how the film can and should have a positive long-term cultural impact.
Kony 2012
OK so here’s the thing. This Kony 2012 viral video which has received 43,354,020 views in the last 3 days is defining viral and showing how we can use social media to change the world. My daughter passed this on to me two days ago, but it took me that long before I watched. Don’t delay as long as I did.
The Blind Corner
Author and artist Nick Bantock offers a hard-nosed look at the relationship between the arts and a society blind to the changes it is passing through.
Escape From Mapia Atoll
The age of discovery isn’t dead. Vincent Ross takes us on a beautifully photographed cruise to the Mapia Atoll. The outer regions of Indonesia offer some unique surprises!
Jackfruit Ice Cream, Anyone?
So what is this jackfruit? Jackfruit, a distant cousin of the giant green mulberry is the largest tree-borne fruit bar none, attaining dimensions exceeding those of champion watermelons – more than 100 lbs. is the record!
Infidel, The Book
I have tremendous respect and gratitude for Ayaan for what she has done and is doing, in the face of continuing threats on her life, for generously sharing her story with me, and with people around the world.
Barefoot Treasures Of Cape Verde
Although many people choose to spend their holidays in Cape Verde for the sandy beaches and crystal-clear seas, there’s another reason these islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean are well-loved by visitors from around the world. It is the home of Cesária Évora, better known as the “barefoot diva”.
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