elorie posted Starhawk's article "While the Bombs Fall" in her journal, and I got into an interesting debate with danaseilhan about the Arab-Israeli conflict.

In her article, Starhawk talks about shifting paradigms, and several days ago yezida suggested we'd "bring compassion to the battlefield". I find myself agreeing with these ideas, but recognize that I may never ( Read more... )

Every time a rocket hits an unpopulated area, everybody sigh in relief. Phew, at least nobody's hurt, they say. Only that's not true ( Read more... )

A Lebanese missile had just hit a building at the nearby town. I can see the flames from my window. War has always been here, but it's never been so close. Surprisingly, I feel calm. Calm, sober and not surprised at all. I will have to reschedule the next few days if this goes on. No allergy shot on Monday, no dentist appointment, no dance classes ( Read more... )

1) Tomorrow, I'm going to vote for Meretz2) Like most Israelis, I am sick and tired of the cycle of violence ( Read more... )