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Recent Posts
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Who am I?
To the Ethiopians, I am Faranji,
To the Sephardi – Ashkenazi,
To the Japanese, – Geijin,
To the Mexicans – Gringa.
To the Palestinians – an invader…
A poetic search for a positive identity among multiple social negative ones.
Separation – or Why “We” Can Burn the Amazon
Shoes separate us from earth,
Clothes – from wind,
Religion – from our sexuality,
Sunglasses and sunscreen
From the light of day
Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”
Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
Two Fences and an Island – Trump, Twain, Epstein and the American Dream
Has Trump ever known the joy of painting a fence? Stripping “virgin” islands to strip teenage girls – is this the filthy-rich idea of the American Dream? Buying a private Virgin Island is advertised as “pursuing the American Dream”. Is Mr. Epstein its embodiment? And how is that similar to the ISIS dream? Are we seeing the Brave New World now? Or are science and technology today serving at the behest of the same old vices of individuals, destroying our planet on the go?
Mata Lal Devi Mandir – Amritsar’s “Ladies Temple”
Mata Lal Devi Mandir, or in its common name “The Ladies Temple” in Amritsar, displays an abundance of goddess figures and pictures, as well as an effeminate Buddha and is dedicated to a 20th century bespectacled female guru reputed to live on fruit and milk. Atmosphere is much more relaxed than in the Golden Temple. A good tuktuk driver is essential for a great rambling day around the city.
Amritsar Border Ceremony, Most Surreal Sight on Earth
Amritsar border ceremony is an outlandish event, where two nuclear powers pause to make war look like a cricket match, and where Indian women show off their freedoms to their Pakistani counterparts.
The Real Great Replacement
We have replaced
Wild animals with cats and dogs
Birds of the skies with pigeons and crows
Bee pollinators with cockroaches and flies
Bison with cows
…Forests with pastures
Rainforest in Extreme Desert
On an abandoned army outpost in extreme desert, three friends created a one-of-a-kind rainforest and oraganic botanical garden with 1000 differnet plants and trees that grow on desalinized water disseminated in pulses of mist. Soil is fertilized by compost alone.
Who am I?
To the Ethiopians, I am Faranji,
To the Sephardi – Ashkenazi,
To the Japanese, – Geijin,
To the Mexicans – Gringa.
To the Palestinians – an invader…
A poetic search for a positive identity among multiple social negative ones.
Separation – or Why “We” Can Burn the Amazon
Shoes separate us from earth,
Clothes – from wind,
Religion – from our sexuality,
Sunglasses and sunscreen
From the light of day
Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”
Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
The Real Great Replacement
We have replaced
Wild animals with cats and dogs
Birds of the skies with pigeons and crows
Bee pollinators with cockroaches and flies
Bison with cows
…Forests with pastures
Rainforest in Extreme Desert
On an abandoned army outpost in extreme desert, three friends created a one-of-a-kind rainforest and oraganic botanical garden with 1000 differnet plants and trees that grow on desalinized water disseminated in pulses of mist. Soil is fertilized by compost alone.
Who am I?
To the Ethiopians, I am Faranji,
To the Sephardi – Ashkenazi,
To the Japanese, – Geijin,
To the Mexicans – Gringa.
To the Palestinians – an invader…
A poetic search for a positive identity among multiple social negative ones.
Separation – or Why “We” Can Burn the Amazon
Shoes separate us from earth,
Clothes – from wind,
Religion – from our sexuality,
Sunglasses and sunscreen
From the light of day
Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”
Ben Gurion’s political genius enabled him to dismantle the pre-state militias on both sides of the political spectrum, and merge them into the emerging IDF. It hasn’t been easy, but the state would not have survived otherwise. I elaborate about the healthy foundations of Israel. Make comparisons to the American situation.
Goings-on
Mindroll
A Fast Track to Empowerment – Traveling Alone Incredible India
This section is “under construction”. Much much more is yet to come about my trip to Incredible India. Keep posted. Subscribe! Here is a link to the Incredible India page.
My Bus Ride From Hell – The Road From McLoed to Manali
On my bus ride from hell from McLoed to Manali, I “only” suffered from excruciating motion sickness and almost lost my luggage. Those were the longest 10 hours of my India trip. High stamina was required.
Mata Lal Devi Mandir – Amritsar’s “Ladies Temple”
Mata Lal Devi Mandir, or in its common name “The Ladies Temple” in Amritsar, displays an abundance of goddess figures and pictures, as well as an effeminate Buddha and is dedicated to a 20th century bespectacled female guru reputed to live on fruit and milk. Atmosphere is much more relaxed than in the Golden Temple. A good tuktuk driver is essential for a great rambling day around the city.
Amritsar Border Ceremony, Most Surreal Sight on Earth
Amritsar border ceremony is an outlandish event, where two nuclear powers pause to make war look like a cricket match, and where Indian women show off their freedoms to their Pakistani counterparts.
The Israeli Phenomenon in India, Part 3 – The Case of Bhagsu
Israelis in Bhagsu. If you thought you knew why Israelis come to India, read this post and be ready for surprises. Post compares Hindu and Israeli tourism to this friendly village in the lower Himalayas. Everybody co-exists and cultural co-fertilization brings about interesting results.
Bamba, Turkish Coffee and the Legendary Hezi
Falafel and Israeli salad in every corner Bhagsu is not sufficient. How can the Israeli traveler survive without his fix of Turkish coffee and Bamba?
The Israeli Trail in India – From Lower Bhagsu to Upper Dharamkot
The Israeli trail can be found in India, complete with the trail’s markers, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, problems, joys. Welcome to India if you want to know Israel!
My Bus Ride From Hell – The Road From McLoed to Manali
On my bus ride from hell from McLoed to Manali, I “only” suffered from excruciating motion sickness and almost lost my luggage. Those were the longest 10 hours of my India trip. High stamina was required.
Mata Lal Devi Mandir – Amritsar’s “Ladies Temple”
Mata Lal Devi Mandir, or in its common name “The Ladies Temple” in Amritsar, displays an abundance of goddess figures and pictures, as well as an effeminate Buddha and is dedicated to a 20th century bespectacled female guru reputed to live on fruit and milk. Atmosphere is much more relaxed than in the Golden Temple. A good tuktuk driver is essential for a great rambling day around the city.
Amritsar Border Ceremony, Most Surreal Sight on Earth
Amritsar border ceremony is an outlandish event, where two nuclear powers pause to make war look like a cricket match, and where Indian women show off their freedoms to their Pakistani counterparts.
Poetry
More poetry is yet to come. Keep posted. Subscribe to the newsletter. Here is a link to the poetry page
Jerusalem’s Alternative
Tiger pants and tight leather,
Firm breasts over high heels
Wafts of air picking up mini skirts
Touching soft flesh
Coiled into ringed bellybuttons.
Freak Wave
You came onto my life
Like a freak wave
Everything rose,
Then crashed over the deck
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
Jerusalem’s Alternative
Tiger pants and tight leather,
Firm breasts over high heels
Wafts of air picking up mini skirts
Touching soft flesh
Coiled into ringed bellybuttons.
Freak Wave
You came onto my life
Like a freak wave
Everything rose,
Then crashed over the deck
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
Jerusalem’s Alternative
Tiger pants and tight leather,
Firm breasts over high heels
Wafts of air picking up mini skirts
Touching soft flesh
Coiled into ringed bellybuttons.
Freak Wave
You came onto my life
Like a freak wave
Everything rose,
Then crashed over the deck
Blame
I abjure responsibility for:
Colonialism,
White Privilege,
Slavery.
The Crucifixion,
The Book of Joshua,
The Settlements.
Galleries
Since a big part of this website is dedicated to world traveling, this collection of photo galleries is focused on the beauty, variety and creativity of the Land of Israel. An emphasis on the desert will soon be balanced with more pictures from the North and Center.