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Final Thoughts On Narratives
I want to avoid the stereotypical opening: “In today's fast paced, ever expanding world...” because the world is alway... read more
Music and Lyrics
I am not a linguist. My grasp of English is just enough so that I can function on a daily basis; ask for food, ask where the bathroom is, and w... read more
Pythagoras Was Craaaaazy
I think genius and madness are two sides of the same coin. A genius is someone who looks at the world differently. A madman also l... read more
Being Middle Eastern in the U.S
I'm no stranger to different cultures. I live with an Indian (from India) named Shaan, a Cambodian (from Cambodia) named Van (It's actually Vat... read more
Islands and Slippers and Beer. Oh my!
If you were stranded on a deserted island what would you take with you? You can choose anything. It's a difficult question to answer, mostly because ... read more
Monty Python's Life of Brian
It is difficult to write a review of a comedy. Opinions about humor are vast and varied, a film must be truly universally funny fo... read more
Satire: a dish best served cautiously
According to wikipedia, the word “Satire” comes from the Latin: “satura lanx” and means: “medley, a ... read more
A Jasmine by Any Other Name...
What is in a name? Does it define us? Is there something about me that is innately "Chris"? What if I had grown up with a name like... read more
Shidara - Heart of the Immortal Mountain
It's dark. Seven drummers take the stage crosslegged in a row. The center drummer begins a fast and steady roll, the others join in... read more
Two roads diverged in a wood...
I don't believe in Fate. I think that we have complete control over the direction our life takes. It is possible to predict where life will b... read more
