President Obama’s Nowruz Message

Despite Our Horrific History of Intervention in the Middle East,

I am encouraged by the news of the United Nations resolution authorizing a force above and beyond a no fly zone in Libya. Being fully cognizant that this places me squarely in the ideological camp of supporting an act of war, I offer my opinion in this matter with the full humility of somebody who [...]

I Love Asian People at UCLA

Revolutionary Hopes In Iran

Tehran was really messed up.   Dont let my pictures of juicy racks of lamb suggest things were hunky dory.  They weren’t.   The general mood of the people was depressed, bitter, cynical and agitated.  Some were even hopeless and broken in spirit.  But I would say most were restless for change.  They are deeply, deeply ashamed [...]

More Tehran: The Food, Etc

The food.  Mmmmm.  Boy was the food good in Iran.  From the plethora of bakeries and pastry shops to restaurants and cafes, food and eating was a central part of my trip.  Come to think about it, food and eating is a central part of life in Iran in general.  Life sort of revolves around [...]