Yup, the end of the world as we know it…

That’s what John@Argghhh! entitled this piece, and I think it might not be hyperbole. “What’s the one legal principle that keeps our democracy alive?” asked Mrs. Liebich in US History class in high school. “Ummmmm….” we collectively said, and hoped she wouldn’t pick on any of us, except maybe Leslie or Mitsu, who knew everything. Continue reading Yup, the end of the world as we know it…

Israeli history

One thing I love about Israel is the sheer amount of history you can run into in the course of a day, assuming you bother to talk to anyone. I have lots of friends here, so I talk to way more people than I usually do when travelling. I’m on the phone with my friend Continue reading Israeli history