Our drinks are on the table. The little sofa has been moved against the wall to make some room for our mini-gig. We've chosen our set list. We do a bit of stretching: I open and close my hands, pull each finger to make that wonderful cracking sound, stretch my arms, tighten my upper back muscles and … [Read more...]
A dose of mortality on a Monday afternoon
Just came back from my appointment with the 'praktijksondersteuner' (medical assistant or registered nurse) for my sugar level, where I got the news that I officially have diabetes type 2. It feels weird to suddenly now have the word 'diabetes' attached to my concept of me. I associate that word … [Read more...]
“…In the face of doubt, openness prevails.”
Day 3 of the Obama Administration and it looks like Obama’s keeping his word. Yesterday saw the signing of an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison camp, as well as all overseas CIA detention centres for terror suspects, and ban the use of torture in interrogations. Many countries, … [Read more...]
And the winner is…Digital Obama
The remarkable increase in voter engagement in the last presidential elections in the U.S. was a social movement attributed to factors other than innovative campaigns, but I guess no one can deny the leading role played by the Internet. Interactive media offered alternatives to politicians’ … [Read more...]
Climate of impunity
It's not new at all -- how people in power, especially those 'elected' to serve the people -- end up abusing those they vowed to serve. Follow this link and read about how Mayor Nasser Pangandaman, Jr., Mayor of Masiu City, Lanao del Sur and company beat up a 56-year old man and his 14-year old son. … [Read more...]
Yes, we can
Those three words are more powerful than I thought and now I realise why it became the heart of Obama's campaign.I must admit I was moved when I heard Obama's speech the night he became president-elect. Moved by his words, but also equally by the reaction of the crowd. They were crying and I felt … [Read more...]
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