Found this website........ Although I am sure that there are many others, there is enough reading and maps on this site alone to keep us busy for a while.
I am not promoting this website over any other. I found it interesting.
http:www.mideastweb.org
I started with "Brief History of Palestine, Israel and the Israeli Palestinian Conflict".
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
I NEED A FEW LESSONS
OK, I admit it. I need some help.
I am extremely interested in what is going on in the Gaza Strip, unfortunately, I am very ignorant about the geography, political associations and just about every thing else regarding the area.
I listen to the news, and read the paper, and get the feeling that I am supposed to already know all of this.
Maybe I am not tuned to the best of sources. I always try to read all of that fine print that is invisible to all but the most persistent readers of our local paper. All that gets me is a major headache. There is also the fact that most of what national news that is in the paper is a "cut and paste" process from the AP or whatever.
Why can't we have a column written by a couple of local, I don't know, maybe high school teachers regarding national news. Not only would we get an idea of what is being taught in our local schools, but whether the teaching is done with or without political bias.
I had a high school teacher, Mr. Harry Wallace, who made the days in his class worth the effort of going to school. Lively debate, probing questions, and an unending willingness to try to expand our little minds left a definite impression on mine............ As a matter of fact, I called him regarding an essay question on a Political Science final exam at college, many years later. Yes, he answered all of my questions and yeppers....... I was right. (Smug Smile)
Now all of you who know me, know the strange ways in which my mind can deviate from a straight course but, stay with me here. At my advanced age I heard and questioned what was going on in our world. Aha, I thought, check out a map. Hmmm, yep I see it. Next thought was where to get some info that I could trust. Then, I thought, who could point me in the right direction.............And that led me back to a High School "American Political Behavior" teacher. To me, that says a lot. Harry, where are you ??!!!
Ah well, as usual, I digress.......... Always wanted to say that.
I will be digging around the net, asking questions of anyone who may be able to help me, and trying to get all of the basics involved in the Israel situation.
Yes, I located it on the map. I get the gist of where things are happening. That area has been a hot spot for ages. Hhhhhmmmmm Maybe I should check with my Preacher/Teacher John and see if he can offer some insight. Oh yeah, right............. Bible study on Wednesday night....... Be There.
I am extremely interested in what is going on in the Gaza Strip, unfortunately, I am very ignorant about the geography, political associations and just about every thing else regarding the area.
I listen to the news, and read the paper, and get the feeling that I am supposed to already know all of this.
Maybe I am not tuned to the best of sources. I always try to read all of that fine print that is invisible to all but the most persistent readers of our local paper. All that gets me is a major headache. There is also the fact that most of what national news that is in the paper is a "cut and paste" process from the AP or whatever.
Why can't we have a column written by a couple of local, I don't know, maybe high school teachers regarding national news. Not only would we get an idea of what is being taught in our local schools, but whether the teaching is done with or without political bias.
I had a high school teacher, Mr. Harry Wallace, who made the days in his class worth the effort of going to school. Lively debate, probing questions, and an unending willingness to try to expand our little minds left a definite impression on mine............ As a matter of fact, I called him regarding an essay question on a Political Science final exam at college, many years later. Yes, he answered all of my questions and yeppers....... I was right. (Smug Smile)
Now all of you who know me, know the strange ways in which my mind can deviate from a straight course but, stay with me here. At my advanced age I heard and questioned what was going on in our world. Aha, I thought, check out a map. Hmmm, yep I see it. Next thought was where to get some info that I could trust. Then, I thought, who could point me in the right direction.............And that led me back to a High School "American Political Behavior" teacher. To me, that says a lot. Harry, where are you ??!!!
Ah well, as usual, I digress.......... Always wanted to say that.
I will be digging around the net, asking questions of anyone who may be able to help me, and trying to get all of the basics involved in the Israel situation.
Yes, I located it on the map. I get the gist of where things are happening. That area has been a hot spot for ages. Hhhhhmmmmm Maybe I should check with my Preacher/Teacher John and see if he can offer some insight. Oh yeah, right............. Bible study on Wednesday night....... Be There.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
SHUT THE DOOR !!!!
Not really...... LOL
Well, it's 2009.......yeppers.
The bookstore was so busy today that I had a hard time just saying HI! to everyone.....sigh. Yes, I know that the bookstore needs customers to stay open, but, I really get depressed when I don't get to chitty-chat with everyone.
The bookstore was so busy with trading that I can barely walk behind the counter. Too many books !!!!!............. Nah, never.
Anyway, we (the bookstore and I) got several new books in today from Berkley. Mostly paranormal of course. Sheesh, when my head stops spinning a minute, maybe I'll remember which ones. We got a good shipment in from Ellora's Cave right before Christmas.
And, BTW...... We added two tanning beds to the inventory......LOL
Hey, we gotta pay the rent somehow, right ?
Listin' to Trace Adkins new CD.... "X"
Whew !!!! Steamin'
Not really...... LOL
Well, it's 2009.......yeppers.
The bookstore was so busy today that I had a hard time just saying HI! to everyone.....sigh. Yes, I know that the bookstore needs customers to stay open, but, I really get depressed when I don't get to chitty-chat with everyone.
The bookstore was so busy with trading that I can barely walk behind the counter. Too many books !!!!!............. Nah, never.
Anyway, we (the bookstore and I) got several new books in today from Berkley. Mostly paranormal of course. Sheesh, when my head stops spinning a minute, maybe I'll remember which ones. We got a good shipment in from Ellora's Cave right before Christmas.
And, BTW...... We added two tanning beds to the inventory......LOL
Hey, we gotta pay the rent somehow, right ?
Listin' to Trace Adkins new CD.... "X"
Whew !!!! Steamin'
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