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With Kali at ladies temple, Amritzar

Mata Lal Devi Mandir – Amritsar’s “Ladies Temple”

July 31, 2019 No Comments

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.

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Amritsar Golden Temple in full view

Amritsar Golden Temple

July 31, 2019 No Comments

Amritsar Golden Temple, at the center of a bustling Indian city, is a structure of incredible beauty, and serves as the heart of the Sikh religion & people. Eating free on the floor at the langar, waiting in line to see the holy guru book, watching the sacred pool, visiting the gory historical museum, feeling the splendor.

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Two Fences and an Island – Trump, Twain, Epstein and the American Dream

August 5, 2019 No Comments

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?

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Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”

August 15, 2019 No Comments

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.

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Who am I?

September 7, 2019 No Comments

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.

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Sunrays in mist. Eilat's rainforest. Israel

Rainforest in Extreme Desert

September 26, 2019 No Comments

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.

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The Real Great Replacement

October 2, 2019 No Comments

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

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Sunrise over Mumbai Bay view from Sea Shore Hotel

24 Hours in Mumbai – Train, Boat, Taxi, Feet

October 21, 2019 No Comments

My 24 hours in Mumbai were rich in experiences and human encounters – the train (un)expected ordeal, hotel and dining, and then the awesome Elaphanta Island caves, boat ride, climb. Even the taxi trip to the airport was illuminating.

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With Kali at ladies temple, Amritzar

Mata Lal Devi Mandir – Amritsar’s “Ladies Temple”

July 31, 2019 No Comments

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.

Read More »
Amritsar Golden Temple in full view

Amritsar Golden Temple

July 31, 2019 No Comments

Amritsar Golden Temple, at the center of a bustling Indian city, is a structure of incredible beauty, and serves as the heart of the Sikh religion & people. Eating free on the floor at the langar, waiting in line to see the holy guru book, watching the sacred pool, visiting the gory historical museum, feeling the splendor.

Read More »

Two Fences and an Island – Trump, Twain, Epstein and the American Dream

August 5, 2019 No Comments

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?

Read More »

Ben Gurion’s Genius – Dismantling Militias on “Both Sides”

August 15, 2019 No Comments

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.

Read More »

Who am I?

September 7, 2019 No Comments

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.

Read More »
Sunrays in mist. Eilat's rainforest. Israel

Rainforest in Extreme Desert

September 26, 2019 No Comments

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.

Read More »

The Real Great Replacement

October 2, 2019 No Comments

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

Read More »
Sunrise over Mumbai Bay view from Sea Shore Hotel

24 Hours in Mumbai – Train, Boat, Taxi, Feet

October 21, 2019 No Comments

My 24 hours in Mumbai were rich in experiences and human encounters – the train (un)expected ordeal, hotel and dining, and then the awesome Elaphanta Island caves, boat ride, climb. Even the taxi trip to the airport was illuminating.

Read More »
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