“Empires of Faith and Power: The Enduring Legacy of the Ottoman Caliphate” In 2023, there was a lot of discussion about Islamic law and Islamic rule following the October 7th attacks on Israel. Some pro-Hamas posts showed a lack of knowledge about the history of the last Muslim Caliphate, the Ottoman Empire. Clearly, the authors…
A role model is someone who is worthy of imitation. In my 60-plus years of life, outside of my parents and siblings, I have not seen or felt that there are any positive role models in America. In the world of wealthy people, you do not often see them doing much good with their money. If…
Unscripted Content: Reflections and Predictions for 2024. The television industry is at a significant juncture, experiencing transformative changes that are reshaping the landscape of how content is created, distributed, and consumed. As I delve into the current state and future prospects of unscripted television, it’s clear that the industry is navigating through a period of…
Celebrating the Legacy of Jim Henson: A Puppeteer Extraordinaire In a world where imagination knows no bounds, there are visionaries who bring enchanting dreams to life, and one such maestro is Jim Henson. Today, on what would have been his birthday, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring accomplishments of the man who gave us…
At some point in our lives, we all reflect on our past experiences. In the quiet moments of self-reflection, I’ve come to recognize guilt as an intimate part of my own narrative—a signal, perhaps, of my conscience grappling with the past. I believe this personal acquaintance with guilt, in its most introspective form, serves a…
This is an opinion piece, and I am sure it will upset one group of people, if not more. But it needs to be said; also, you should know I am not Jewish nor a Palestinian. What is Antisemitism? This question I pose is both timely and weighty—a societal quandary wrapped in historical layers, much…
Writing is a passion that ignites my soul and allows me to express my thoughts, emotions, and creativity in a way that nothing else can. It is a magical journey that transports me to new worlds, unraveling the mysteries of my imagination and shaping them into tangible words. The art of writing grants me the…
As a young boy of eight years old, I spent a portion of my summer break with my maternal Grandparents in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. While my recollection of that time is hazy, one memory stands out vividly – a walk I took with my Grandfather. One afternoon, he brought me to a narrow black wooden…
1600 words that might make a difference. I realize it is easy to sit and write this path to end the conflict. I understand that this is a highly emotional conflict that many people have tried to solve and failed. However, it is a place to start. We need a dialogue about a solution, and…
