What is going on here? Is Obama wrong about GITMO? September 26, 2009. As President Obama began his presidency last January, he made a pledge to close GITMO within one year. Was this a fool hardy promise? With approximately 4 months until January, it appears that this promise will not be fulfilled. Even senior White House advisors are admitting that this cannot be done.

A collection of thoughts, rants, laughs and comments on my daily life in the Middle East. There was an error in this gadget. Tuesday, 14 January 2014. Push The Big Red Button . What pushes your buttons? Can we narrow that down even further? What pushes your work buttons and what pushes your personal buttons? Are they the same? I doubt it. Then again, how many of us are the same at home as we are in the office. Change of behavior perhaps? Sunday, 17 February 2013.

Musings on the organization of the world from my locale to international events. Monday, January 29, 2018. Pink pussyhats, inclusive feminism and changing the mind of old ladies. So first, where I was. and I felt like - wait a minute.

Standing on top of the soapbox, next to it, in front or behind - these are my musings. Sunday, April 14, 2013. Since I am obviously completely lacking in inspiration these days, I give you this amazing video, and hope you will still remember me when I next have something to say. Siden jeg åpenbart fullstendig mangler inspirasjon om dagen, gir jeg deg denne fantastiske videoen, og håper du fremdeles husker meg neste gang jeg har noe å si.

A Room Full of Bones. The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham. A Darker Shade of Magic. The Lie of the Land.