I’m struggling to find words to write. Instead, I will post the Tweets below. Rest in peace, Officer Jackson…. This is Officer Montrell Jackson’s son. Officer Jackson was killed in #BatonRouge today. Violence must STOP. pic.twitter.com/7otMSsy4N0 — Jessie Karangu (@JMKTV) July 17, 2016 A recent post from Officer Montrell Jackson, who was shot & killed
Author: Jo Tango
Hegel
After 9/11, there was a massive push from our citizens to quickly put “boots on the ground” in Afghanistan. My first gut reaction was: this won’t end well. After Germany fully opened its borders to immigrants from Syria, I thought: there’s going to be push-back. No, I’m not a political scientist, and I don’t try
Satire
Satire is very powerful. The use of barbed humor and irony to draw attention to issues is age-old. It’s a way to be very creative, too. Take a look at the video below. It’s very funny and full of meaning.
Hasan Minhaj’s ‘First World Problems’
As an immigrant, I straddle two worlds. So does Hasan Minhaj, a comedian on The Daily Show. His funny take on that reality is particularly meaningful. I heard about him in the Invisibilia’s podcast, “Frame of Reference.” He and the podcast’s co-host, whose parents survived the Holocaust, talk about the disconnect that can happen between
My Doctor
I am very glad that I have a very kind and insightful primary care physician. I today went in for my annual physical. I don’t enjoy going in for it, but my doctor is very engaging and clearly likes her work, and so, we always have very interesting conversations. Her family is from Iran. I
4th of July Wishes
A happy 4th to all! I’m late to send those wishes, as we just arrived back from our fishing outing. In this election year, I’m hopeful that we focus on personal freedoms that are wholesome and empowering. I also am reminded of a great song, which two of our children sang. It starts pretty normal,