Many of the usual suspects are trying to frame Mamdani’s speech to New York’s Muslim community out of context. Mamdani spoke about Islamophobia in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, noting how his aunt was too afraid to ride the subway due to wearing an hijab. He asked for a moment of silence for all … Read more
You hear it all the time here in Los Angeles, things are really dire right now for so many people out of work. Despite the announcement of 26 new shows to be filmed in Los Angeles in 2026, it’s still a drop in the bucket compared to what we lost. Tent pole films with $250m … Read more
I wanted to take a moment after several politically charged posts on my blog, following an unfortunate experience, and end on a high note before I take a bit of a break from posting. Two weeks to the day from experiencing a homophobic comment in Boise, I watched as the city turned out in record … Read more
Do you believe that the universe sends us signs? Do you believe there are no accidents? Do you follow what you believe to be your instinct? I certainly do. When my friend, a private chef, invited me to Idaho, I leapt at the opportunity. Without the ability to fly directly into Sun Valley, I made … Read more
The impermanence of all things, what is it? Deeply rooted in Buddhist teaching, it is the understanding that all things are in flux, and move and change according to fate beyond our control; that everything is temporary. By accepting the impermanence of all things, we accept that so many variables are in play beyond our … Read more
First, let me start by saying that I was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at 18, which at the time was known as Aspergers. I write this criticism as someone who has had to address much of the behavior I am going to address in this piece. Elon Musk is perhaps the best … Read more
I think it’s time as a nation we acknowledge our violence problem. Not just our gun violence problem, but our tendency towards violence overall. With today’s news that Charlie Kirk was shot and killed following only months on from the assassination of Democratic lawmaker Marissa Hortman, the political violence has certainly reached a dangerous crescendo. … Read more
8:47am Battalion 1: Battalion 1 to Manhattan. Dispatch: Battalion 1. Battalion 1: We just had a plane crash into upper floors of the World Trade Center. Transmit a second alarm and start relocating companies into the area. D: 10-4 Battalion 1. Engine 10: Engine 1-0, World Trade Center 10-60. Send every available ambulance, everything you’ve … Read more
While researching the French Resistance for my novel, which features a POV character that eventually partakes in the movement as a spy, I couldn’t help but notice many of the commonalities between the resistance then along with the challenges they faced, and the resistance to MAGA here in the US now. When France was defeated … Read more
I suspect a lot of aspiring authors have entered this title into Google. Even I have begun to wonder just how realistic my own timeline is. I think the answer also depends on the genre you’re writing for. As a historical fiction writer, I cannot afford to cut any corners in research, even if I … Read more