My apologies for the dearth of posts.
For once, I have no excuses to offer. I simply don’t know what to write. The war in Afghanistan is all but lost, yet there is no serious debate, only a shouting match. As for Iraq, no one really cares what happens as long as the Americans get out [...]
Archive for the ‘Misc’ Category
A Message from the Management
Posted in Misc on October 14, 2009 | 12 Comments »
Blogging Break
Posted in Misc on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Will vacation w/ family until Sept. 15. There will be absolutely no blogging.
Message from the Management
Posted in Misc on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
At home with the boys (ages 6 and 1). Posting will be sporadic.
Message from Management: New Header
Posted in Misc on May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve run this piece-of-crap blog now for a year, so let’s celebrate with a new photo. Pictured is the Doura oil refinery as seen from JSS Babil across the river in Karrada.
Can You Say ‘Tragedy’ and ‘Piracy’ in the Same Sentence?
Posted in Misc on April 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
“It’s really hard to place bad actions in context without seeming to play the apologist for them”, Matt Eckel laments at WPR:
In the Levant, for example, attempting to illuminate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza is difficult without seeming to implicitly justify terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians. Likewise, it’s hard to point out that the [...]
Message from Management
Posted in Misc on March 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My period of infrequent posting will soon be followed by 10 days of no posting, as I’ll be heading for the North to ski with the family.
In the mean time, those new to the blog may want to look around and enjoy my year’s worth of stupidity. Just type ‘Afghanistan’ or ‘Iraq’ in the search [...]
Men at Work
Posted in Misc on March 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m traveling in the U.S. for a few days. Posting will be light.
We Interrupt This Program…
Posted in Misc on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t really know who reads this blog, but I’m assuming some of you might be fellow journalists. If so, maybe you can help me:
I’m planning yet another trip to Baghdad and am having unexpected trouble finding a reputable fixer. If you know of someone, and feel comfortable enough recommending him (and me to him), [...]
About the New Header
Posted in Misc on October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The new header photo was shot by Petri Kaipiainen during our trip to Mosul, Iraq in April 2008. My thanks to Petri for kindly giving me permission to use it.
Bosnia: History Repeating Itself?
Posted in Misc on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For journalists, Bosnia was the Iraq of the 90s. I still have nightmares of entering dark, cold and sniper-infested Sarajevo after a harrowing drive down Mt. Igman. Of course, Kabul was equally dismal right around that time, but for a European, Sarajevo held special significance. It was sad as hell, and no one wishes it [...]
