Fufu is a precocious child, with impressive determination and intelligence. The last of six children, he is coddled only with love, not with money. Like his siblings, he finds creative ways to amuse himself most of the time. He’s a couple years younger than Calvin, but as mischievous Watterson’s boy, and I wouldn’t be surprised… Read More disappointed Calvin
*injured Palestinians from Israel’s latest attacks on Gaza (photo by: Mohamed Majdalawi) As Gaza endures its 4th day of intense bombing from Israeli F-16s, V58 fighter planes, Apache helicopters, UAVs and warships, please take the time to look at these websites and read these key articles: Mohamed Majdalawi, Palestinian, Jabaliya camp, photos and thoughts Omar… Read More Israel initiates bloodbath on Gaza… which continues 4 days later
*photo: Ahmad Hammad Oct 31, 2010 (IPS) By Eva Bartlett– “I’d planned to have my wedding party on a Thursday night, when more people could come, and stay later. But because the Dabke dancers weren’t free then, I held it on a Tuesday,” says Mohammed Ghronaim, 27, from Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. “Canaan Dabke is… Read More dancing under siege
*photo by Emad Badwan first published: (IPS) – By Eva Bartlett “Why are you rushing? Isn’t it nicer like this?” Mohammed Omer, oud teacher (an oud is similar to a lute) at the Gaza Music School, asks his student. Omer takes the oud and demonstrates, playing the song slowly, gracefully, with the ornamentations that are… Read More music to live by
In Gaza 