Death to the inphotels! (ISIS selfie induced suicide)

They always say to be careful what you post online. Photos, posts, tweets, cheeky links… it’s all indelibly inked into your digital journal. Not that anybody ever listens. I mean, in my culture, that typically just means stuff like “Don’t rant about your job!” (’cause your boss might see it). Or: “Don’t get your address in the picture of your house!” (‘cause that one weirdo you forgot to delete from.. Read More

What do you tell your kids about terrorists – when they ask?

Never forget. Always remember. I had to start wearing my headphones in physical therapy recently, because they play non-stop “news” in there. Just hearing it is stressful. I can’t do anything to stop murders and kidnappings. I’m powerless over the painful stories but it still makes me anxious. And I’m not just talking 9/11, obviously. So I tune it and everyone around me out. Whatever it is you believe about.. Read More