I think this is a great idea for a story," smiles Jack Shaheen. He's gesturing to an article on the business page of an English-language daily about plans for a billion-dollar theme park in Dubai, inspired by Western superheroes. "Every
Sepeketere was her name; / So good to everyone she was; / A mother to all; / And a sister to all; / But her bereavement; / Was an atrocious thing I never saw. / She died awful death; /
The highlight of the festival is the procession of caparisoned elephants with men standing on the animal's backs displaying colorful parasols. Accompanying the procession are several groups of drum (chandas) beaters and...
Sadly, his well-meant help (cynics might call it nitpicking) isn't always appreciated, and has led to some tense situations. Here's an extract from Jeff's amusing blog, describing his visit to a bar in Spokane...
Tears shed upon granite stone, / The flap of patriot banners. / 21 guns, / the violent crack! / A salute and farewell. / The cracked notes of taps, / echoing through marble gardens. / And a Mother, / A
